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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers offer a hearty, colorful, and flavorful meal that cooks quickly in your Instant Pot. Juicy bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of ground meat, rice, and spices, resulting in a comforting and fuss-free dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Peppers

  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)

Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional; cheddar, mozzarella, feta, or pepper jack)

Cooking Liquid

  • 1 cup vegetable or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peppers: Wash and cut the tops off your bell peppers, then carefully remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside these hollow peppers ready to be filled.
  2. Make the Filling: Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot, cook the ground meat until browned and crumbly. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Fill each hollowed pepper generously with the meat and rice mixture, packing it lightly but firmly. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheese on top for a melty, comforting finish.
  4. Add Liquid and Cook: Pour broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot to create steam. Place the peppers upright on a trivet or steamer basket inside the pot. Secure the lid, seal the valve, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Quick Release and Serve: Once cooking finishes, carefully perform a quick pressure release. Remove the peppers gently, garnish with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Choose firm bell peppers to hold their shape and avoid mushiness.
  • Do not overfill the peppers; leave a little room at the top to allow rice to expand.
  • Use a trivet or steamer basket to keep peppers elevated above the liquid for even steaming.
  • Precook brown rice fully if substituting for white rice to ensure proper texture.
  • Sauté onions and garlic thoroughly to layer and deepen the flavor.

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