Instant Pot Cajun Stuffed Peppers
If you prefer your recipes on the spicier side, you'll like this one for sure!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
5 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 6
Calories: 588kcal
- 6 medium bell peppers Red, Orange and Yellow
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 lb andouille sausage diced
- 2 cups long grain rice cooked
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 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 Monterey Jack cheese
- Louisiana hot sauce
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 sausage, 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.
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4639IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg