Description
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and wholesome dish that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, all encased in vibrant bell peppers. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prep because it’s not only quick to make but also packed with nutrients. In under an hour, you can serve up delicious stuffed peppers that will impress your family and friends. With the Instant Pot’s efficiency, you’ll enjoy tender, savory bites filled with a delightful mix of ingredients that cater to every taste bud.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium-large bell peppers (any color)
- ½ pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce (divided)
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, divided)
Instructions
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Brown the ground beef in the Instant Pot using the Saute function or in a skillet.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, browned beef, onion, tomatoes, ¼ cup tomato sauce, seasonings, and half of the cheese.
- Pour water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place a metal trivet inside.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture until just full and place them on the trivet.
- Top each pepper with remaining tomato sauce and close the lid.
- Set cooking time to high pressure for 8 minutes if meat is browned; otherwise, set for 16 minutes.
- Once done, carefully release pressure and check internal temperature of peppers to reach at least 165°F before serving.
- Top with remaining cheese and let melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg