Description
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and a rich tomato sauce all encased in colorful bell peppers. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering an easy way to enjoy a comforting dish packed with flavor. With the Instant Pot, you can prepare this wholesome meal in under an hour, making it a go-to for those hectic days. Customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or protein options to suit everyone’s taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 or 5 medium-large bell peppers
- ½ pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing seeds.
- Brown the ground beef in the Instant Pot using the sauté function; add onions if desired.
- In a bowl, mix browned beef (or uncooked), rice, onion, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese.
- Add water to the Instant Pot and place a metal trivet inside.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling and place them on the trivet; top with remaining tomato sauce.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes (if beef is pre-cooked) or 16 minutes (if uncooked).
- Quick release pressure and check that peppers reach at least 165°F.
- Add remaining cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg