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Stuffed bell peppers with ground meat, rice, and vegetables in a white bowl for healthy dinner or meal prep.

Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers any color, tops removed and seeded
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • Fresh parsley minced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds and membranes. Mince the pepper tops, discarding the stems.
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  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced pepper tops, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to distribute the seasonings.
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  • Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and cooked rice to the beef mixture. Stir until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
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  • Place a trivet or rack in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water. Arrange the stuffed peppers on the rack.
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  • Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting and set the timer for 10 minutes on high pressure.
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  • Once the cooking time has finished, perform a quick release of the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the Instant Pot, garnish with minced parsley if desired, and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2247mgFiber: 7g
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