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Instant Pot Classic Stuffed Peppers

I grew up eating stuffed peppers and this recipe is spot on!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 6
Calories: 525kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 medium bell peppers Red, Orange and Yellow
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 cups long grain rice cooked
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoon panko bread crumbs
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • ½ cup water

Garnish: ( Optional )

  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare your peppers by cutting the top off with the stem. Removed the seeds inside. Rinse the peppers and pat dry.
  • Finely dice the onion and place in a large bowl. Add ground beef/turkey, rice, spices, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and panko crumbs.
  • Add HALF of the fire roasted tomatoes to beef mixture and lightly toss to combine.
  • Fill peppers with beef mixture.
  • Add water to the bottom of the Instant Pot and top with the remaining fire roasted tomatoes. Place the steam rack over the tomatoes.
  • Now place the stuffed peppers on top of the steam rack.
  • Secure the lid. Turn the steam release to SEALING and press MANUAL. Set the time to 8 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally before removing the lid.

Garnishing:

  • Remove each pepper and place in a baking dish. Top with cheese.
  • Place in oven on broil for 4-5 minutes. Top with fresh parsley or any other ingredients you desire!

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3820IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 3mg