Description
These Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and comforting meal made effortlessly in the crockpot. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings, then slow-cooked to tender perfection — a classic dish made even easier!
Ingredients
- 6 medium bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup water or broth (for slow cooker base)
Instructions
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Stuff each pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down gently to fill completely.
- Pour 1/4 cup of water or broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in the slow cooker. Spoon a small amount of extra tomato sauce over each pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until peppers are tender and filling is cooked through.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Cover again until melted.
- Carefully remove peppers from the slow cooker and serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley or extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey for a lighter version.
- Make it ahead: prepare and stuff the peppers the night before, then refrigerate and cook the next day.
- For a low-carb option, replace rice with cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American