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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers with melted and broiled cheese on top

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Try these slow cooker stuffed bell peppers for a cozy and hearty meal that is easy to make!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers, Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe, Crockpot Stuffed Peppers, Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

skillet
mixing bowl
Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers any color
  • 2 cups cooked rice dry
  • 1 pound ground turkey or extra lean ground beef
  • ½ pound ground sausage
  • ½ small onion chopped - about ½ cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth beef or vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wash and prepare the peppers by cutting them in half and scooping out the seeds.
  • In a bowl, mix tomato sauce with ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, sausage and onion. Cook until no longer pink.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add 1½ cups tomato sauce mixture, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and rice. Stir.
  • Fill each pepper with rice mixture. Then top each pepper with remaining tomato sauce. Pour chicken broth into slow cooker and secure with lid.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours. Top with cheese and return lid until cheese melts.
  • Optional: Place oven rack on bottom setting and set oven to broil. Place crockpot on bottom rack under broiler for 2 minutes to brown cheese.(optional)
  • Top with desired toppings (optional)

Notes

  • No broth? Just use water in the bottom of the Crockpot.
  • For 2 - 4 peppers, crinkle foil and place in between peppers so they stand while cooking.
  • I like my peppers on the firm side, so If you want a softer cooked pepper, set the Crock pot cook time longer
  • If browning the cheese under the broiler, set rack on the bottom setting. Watch carefully so the cheese does not burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5805IU | Vitamin C: 217mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 3mg