Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 20m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
489 -
Fat
29 g -
Saturated Fat
14 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
6 g -
Cholesterol
114 mg -
Sodium
610 mg -
Potassium
862 mg -
Carbohydrate
22 g -
Fiber
4 g -
Sugars
9 g -
Protein
33 g
Instant pot stuffed peppers recipe. Ground beef, rice, and cheese-stuffed bell pepper cooked in an instant pot. Very easy and delicious recipe. You may also like Classic Carrot Cake
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, top removed, stemmed and deseeded
- 1 pound (480 g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 8 oz (240 ml) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup cooked Mexican rice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1¼ cups shredded Colby Jck cheese, divided
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
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.
posted by Cheri on July 3, 2020
Can you use ground turkey instead of ground beef?
This recipe calls for uncooked meat, prior to placing in pressure cooker, correct?
Will cook time still be the same?
posted by Slava Bond on July 3, 2020
Yes, of course. Cook time still be the same. Best regards