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crockpot stuffed peppers

Easy Crockpot Stuffed Peppers

These crockpot stuffed peppers are the perfect comforting, low-effort meal for busy days. Packed with hearty beef, rice, and rich tomato flavor, they cook slowly to tender perfection for a stress-free dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-6 bell peppers tops removed and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional Add-ins
  • black beans
  • corn
  • fresh herbs
  • red pepper flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds to create hollow shells.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the tomato sauce.
  4. Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture generously.
  5. Place peppers upright in the crockpot and pour remaining tomato sauce over them.
  6. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until peppers are tender.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 15 minutes of cooking and allow it to melt before serving.

Notes

These stuffed peppers are highly customizable—swap proteins, grains, or vegetables based on what you have on hand. Slightly undercooked rice works well as it absorbs flavor while cooking.