Crockpot Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Stuffed Peppers Recipe is an easy and flavorful dish that combines bell peppers with a savory filling. Using a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.

The recipe is simple to follow and perfect for meal prep. You can customize the stuffing with your choice of protein, grains, and spices to suit your taste.

Delicious Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are filled with a mixture of ground meat, rice, tomatoes, and spices, then cooked in a Crockpot until tender. This dish takes about 6 hours to cook on low and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing it down gently.

Cook in the Crockpot: Place the stuffed peppers upright in the Crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the peppers are tender.
Add Cheese: If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the peppers during the last 15 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt.
Serve: Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the Crockpot, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.