Description
A cozy, family-friendly dinner you can assemble in minutes, then let the slow cooker do the work. Juicy peppers, savory beef, and tender rice in a simple tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 14 oz tomato purée (about ½ of a 28-oz can)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 14 oz tomato purée (the other ½ of the 28-oz can)
- 1 ½ lb lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups parboiled (quick-cooking) rice, uncooked
- 6–8 medium-large bell peppers, tops sliced off and cores removed (any color)
- Optional topping: Shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: In a measuring jug, whisk together tomato purée, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add a few tablespoons of water if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid scorching.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and parboiled rice. Mix until evenly combined and slightly tacky.
- Prepare the crock: Ladle a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a 6–7 qt slow cooker.
- Stuff the peppers: Pack filling tightly into each pepper and nestle upright in the crock.
- Add remaining sauce: Spoon the rest of the sauce evenly over the peppers.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
- Finish and serve: If desired, sprinkle mozzarella over each pepper, cover for 5 minutes to melt, then serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Lean meat matters: Use at least 80% lean ground beef. Swap the sauce wisely by using seasoned pizza sauce instead of tomato purée.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American