Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 6 Servings
These heavenly treats will surely make your day extra special! You will be full for the rest of the day with these stuffed peppers. Try this recipe now and I promise you that it will be the best decision you will ever make today!
Ingredients:
Perfect Instant Pot Rice:
1 c basmati rice (uncooked)
2 c water
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
Stuffed Bell Peppers:
5 medium or 4 large bell peppers
1 lb ground beef (chicken or turkey)
1 – 1 ½ c cooked rice* (see notes)
1 small sweet onion (diced)
1 small tomato (diced)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt (or more based on preference)
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 c water
Optional Garnish:
8 tbsp marinara sauce
8 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions:
Add the rice, 1 cup of water, salt, and olive oil into your Instant Pot. Stir until well mixed.
Cover it with aluminium foil. Poke small holes over the foil.
Put a trivet into the pot, then pour in the rest of the water.
Put the pot over the trivet, then seal it.
Cook for about 5 minutes on high pressure.
Do a natural release for about 10 minutes.
Remove the cover, then allow the rice to rest for about 10 minutes. Use two forks to fluff up the cooked rice.
Get about 1 ½ cups of the cooked rice, then set aside the rest.
To Stuff the Peppers:
Slice the peppers lengthwise, then discard the seeds and veins.
Brow the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat.
Add all the ingredients for the stuffing into a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Stuff each pepper with the mixture.
To Cook:
Put a trivet in the Instant Pot, then pour in 1 cup of water.
Arrange the stuffed peppers over the trivet.
Seal the pot and cook for about 7 minutes on high pressure. Do a natural release.
Remove the peppers from the Instant Pot.
To Broil:
Arrange the peppers onto a baking dish.
Top each with 2 tbsp marinara sauce and 2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place them inside the oven and broil for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle parsley on top.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 0g | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3835IU | Vitamin C: 136.6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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