Crockpot Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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

Crockpot Stuffed Peppers finished in the slow cooker

A bowl of Crockpot Stuffed Peppers hits hardest after a long day, once large bell peppers, ground beef, turkey, or chicken, and cooked rice have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this crockpot stuffed peppers: real food without standing over the pot.

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.