Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Step 1

In a microwavable bowl, combine tomato sauce and diced yellow onion. Stir well. Microwave for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Remove tomato mixture from the microwave and set aside. Allow to cool.

Step 2

Pour 1/3 cup (80 ml) water into the bottom of electric instant pot. Add cooking rack and arrange bell peppers on it.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooled tomato mixture, 1 cup of shredded cheese, cooked Mexican rice, and spices. Stuff bell peppers with beef mixture, then top with remaining shredded cheese.

Step 4

Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Remove cooked bell peppers from the cooker and transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot.