Did you know that you could make these in the CROCKPOT!?
Let me show you how…
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Who doesn’t love a good stuffed pepper? But in the crockpot? EVEN better. You can easily make these Stuffed Peppers vegetarian. To save time in the morning, you could prep everything, and just stuff peppers in the morning, set the crockpot and go about your day.
Melt in your mouth good, and VERY healthy! The kids loved this one. Little D didn’t care for the pepper skins, but loved the rest.
Darryl is not the biggest pepper fan, but LOVED these. Hope you enjoy this amazingly easy recipe 
XO Corey
Here is what you need, Makes 6 peppers.
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1.5 lbs raw ground chuck (or Morning Star Grillers Recipe Crumbles for vegetarian version)- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 (15oz) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend. (I used Cheddar/Jack blend.)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
1. Cut just the tops off the pepper and removed seeds and ribs from inside.
 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, 1/2 of the can of chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cheese, egg, salt and pepper. |
 3. Mix well until evenly combined.
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 4. Stuff peppers with mixture and place into crockpot, stuffed side up.
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| 5. Pour stock over and around peppers. | 6. Next, pour the rest of the canned tomatoes in. | 7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8 hours. |
I topped ours with a little bit of cheese and served right away. Nom Nom Nom!
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XO
Corey, Darryl, Big D & Little D
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1.5 lbs raw ground chuck (or Morning Star Grillers Recipe Crumbles for vegetarian version)- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 (15oz) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend. (I used Cheddar/Jack blend.)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Cut just the tops off the pepper and removed seeds and ribs from inside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, ½ of the can of chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cheese, egg, salt and pepper.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
- Pour stock over and around peppers.
- Next, pour the rest of the canned tomatoes in.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
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Stuffed peppers are awesome! I’ve never done them in the crock before, I should do that next time, thanks!
I know! I never thought to do it either. I am so glad I tried
So much easier 
i kid you not, i saw a recipe for these at the end of last week and contemplated buying peppers at the store Sunday to try… i’m so glad you did it first so now i really know that they’re good! HAHA
great pictures too lady! i am seriously going to try these when we get back from vacay… awesome! ps: i totally voted for my crockpot recipes, hehe
Proving once again, that we were separated at birth
HA! YOU voted for crockpot recipes!!! No-WAY! hehe
darn it… for MORE crockpot recipes. not my* – BLEH! i got food excited. lol
looks delish Corey!..we make a mexican version by adding chopped jalapeno, chili powder and cumin -yum!!
Yes Cheryl! I am also thinking about doing a Italian blend one with parm or mozzarella cheese, and some Italian spices!
I LOVE Paula Deen & Crockpots! these were great tonight…even my Vegetarian 2 year old loved it:) Will be adding this to our ‘regular” dinner rotation.
Vanessa, this comment made my day! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love stuffed peppers, and since everything is better in the crockpot, I will definitely be trying these out!! Thanks for linking up!
A totally stupid question as I’ve never made stuffed peppers… do you cook the ground beef first or mix it in raw?
I was wondering the EXACT same thing! Doesn’t specify, but it does look cooked in the pictures….hopefully we will get an answer soon :/
Mix it in raw
Some of the pictures you see on here are with the vegetarian meat, so that is why it looks cooked. Hope they turn out great for you!
I will specify that in the recipe now, in case others have the same question
New follower via Mouthwatering Mondays! Love stuffed bell peppers! They are a big hit at my house! Definitely will try them in the crock pot next time and I like how you use wild rice. I always put Mexican rice in mine. I have a cooking blog and would love for you to stop by.
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Hey Audra! Thanks for stopping by! I am heading over to check out your site now!
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I have these in the crockpot right now. We used a bag of Quorn crumbles instead of meat. Will let you know how they turn out! Thanks!
They were FABulous!!!
I am so glad you loved them! I am making them again this week. I just love how easy and healthy they are!
Okay, forgive me if this is a silly question, but I’m a crockpot newbie. I plan to use the Morningstar crumbles and I understand the meat is supposed to be raw, but what about the veggie crumbles? Should I cook those up first or use ‘em straight from the bag? Thanks in advance!
You can use the crumbles straight from the bag
Just started working days at my job and have been looking for more recipes for the crock pot because most of what I cook in there comes out tasting the same. Can’t wait to try this one! Thanks!
Just found your blog via Circle of Moms. So excited to find some healthy new recipes for my family! One quick question though. I really don’t like chunky tomatoes but can tolerate sauces, purees, etc. Is there something I could substitute for the canned tomatoes in the recipe? Thanks!
Tracey, My family is the same way, so if you can find petite diced tomatoes, they really break down a bunch when being in the crock for so long. Also, if you just wanted to throw your canned tomatoes in a blender or food processor to break them down, I am sure that would work to. I hope you love them!
Really looks good! I just printed this out and will cook it at home. My kids might just like this since they’re pepper fans. I’m so engrossed with my crockpot too. It makes cooking easy & out of my busy hours. Thanks for the share
DUMB QUESTION…. DO YOU COOK THE MEAT BEFORE STUFFING THE PEPPERS?
Not a dumb question at all. No, you do not need to cook the meat. The pictures in this post show the Morning Star “fake meat” so it looks a little cooked, but there is no need to cook the meat before stuffing the peppers
Hope that helps!
Do the stuffed peppers freeze well after you make them?I’m planning to make alot and would like to freeze some for a future meal….
Honestly, I have never tried to freeze them. I can fit 6 peppers in my crockpot. My 2 girls will each have one, my husband will eat 2-3 and I will eat 1. So that usually only leaves us with 1 or maybe 2 left. They are always gone by lunch the next day! hehe Let me know how the freezing works out!
XO
Super sorry to say….My whole family hated this. The peppers turned to mush in the crock pot, the filling was bland, flavorless mush. I really wanted to love this recipe, but I don’t. I just want to leave a contrasting review for anyone who, like me, finds many crock pot meals, bland and mushy (which is a shame, because I love my crock pot.) If you don’t like bland and mushy…don’t make this!
Sorry they didn’t turn out to your liking Rachel. I feel it took me awhile to learn how to finesse my crockpot cooking. For example, my crock runs hot, so I usually choose the lower cooking times in recipes, and usually choose the low setting versions. Maybe you could give that a try? It might help with the mushiness.
Also, I found that when people feel like a recipe is flavorless, you might need to bump up the salt, or in this case garlic. Experiment with different cheeses. Everyone has different levels of sensitivities in the taste bubs
Hi There! I wasn’t sure if you were supposed to cook the beef or not so I went ahead and cooked it, just in case. I also added chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to kick it up a notch. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Carrie! I am so happy you are giving this recipe a try
You do not have to cook the beef before hand, so I’m thinking you could reduce the cook time. I look forward to hearing how they turn out! XO
i have a question do you need to drain the can of diced tomatoes or are you adding it in with the water?
You do not need to drain the tomatoes. But your “water” comment scares me. Do not add water. As in the directions, the liquid being used is broth (your choice of what kind). Much more flavorful than water
Hi Corey!
I wanted to try this tonight and forgot that it was a crockpot recipe. Any ideas on how to do this in the oven if I don’t have time for the crockpot? I haven’t ever made stuffed bell peppers but this sounds super good!
Thanks!
Howdy! Ok… here is what I would do. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Follow the recipe for the Crockpot Bell peppers, BUT make sure to brown the meat.( you don’t need to do that for the crockpot ones) Stuff peppers and cook in a baking dish, COVERED for about 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, top with some yummy cheese. Hope that helps Elizabeth! Let me know how they turn out
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accidentally browned Turkey before stuffing. Doh!!habit I guess. I’ll let you know how it goes
….I decided to still go through w it. We’ll see 
Let me know how it turned out Tina
When making in the oven I always boil the peppers for 5min (after cleaning & cutting the tops off but before stuffing). It helps the peppers get that soft, roasted feel once in the oven.
I also put a little bit of water (maybe 1/2C) in the bottom of the pan under the stuffed peppers to keep the bottoms from sticking and browning. Thanks for the crock pot recipe, I am going to try something similar tonight!
Thanks for the tips Annie
Hi Corey!
It’s me again! Just wanted to let you know how I we did vegetarian style for our family of 6!
I didn’t change that much about this but I did bake it the oven at 350 for about 30 mins. I’m sure it will be just as good in the crockpot, though!
I used one pkg of the Morningstar crumbles and “beefed it up” by using one 8 oz pkg of baby bella sliced mushrooms finely chopped with my Pampered Chef chopper. I I also added Worcestershire sauce. I also used 2 boxes of wild rice (Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice with mushrooms and then a regular box).
The kids LOVED it! They have no idea that there are mushrooms in this recipe–which totally makes me soar since mushrooms are not their favorite!
Thanks so much for this great recipe!
Oh good Elizabeth! I am so glad it worked out! Great idea using some chopped up mushrooms, YUM
I only have beef broth right now. Do you think that will work instead of the chicken or vegetable stock?
PS- I’ve tried several of your crock pot recipes recently because our stove is acting up- they have been a huge hit! I’m still learning to cook and figured the crock pot was a good place to start anyway! Excellent website!
Thanks!
Courtney
Thank you so much Courtney! Keep on Crockin’ girl
hehe Yes, I am sure beef broth would taste great! Hope it turns out great for you 
XO
If you use chicken, should you cook that first?
Yes, and then I would maybe reduce the cook time a little.
If you choose to bake these in the oven instead of using a crock-pot, would you still add the broth?
Yes, I would, but maybe not as much. You are baking them covered in the oven, so the broth will add some yummy moisture to the dish
I made the recipe but my peppers disintegrated. Cooked for six hours and went to take them out……very disappointed. Will try again.
I’m so sorry you didn’t like them Ruth. Crockpot stuffed peppers do become much more soft than your typical stove peppers. If you would like a firmer pepper, try browning your meat before putting into the peppers and then reduce the cooking time. Hope that helps
Have been making stuffed peppers for many years and wanted to know if anyone has tried using ORZO in place of rice? I also add a can of sweet corn to my recipe….it adds a wonderful tasty crunch.
I have never used orzo, but I am SURE that would be YUMMY! Great idea
I was glad to find this recipe tonight! I’m going to be one of those people I get annoyed by who says “Great recipe! I just modified it by changing the whole thing.” Just kidding, I didn’t change the whole thing, but I did have to modify it based on what I had on hand. Soooo… I thought that might be a helpful comment for any readers who come across your recipe when they don’t have time for a trip to the store!
That said…I subbed in:
*a can of “arrabiata” canned tomatoes and red peppers
*onion flakes and garlic powder (I know, SO not as good as the real thing)
*ground turkey
*brown rice
I also added:
*red pepper flakes (hubby likes spicy)
*shredded carrots (I like to get in extra veggies where I can)
*the chopped up bell pepper tops, minus the stems of course (waste not!)
I did all the prep tonight (leaving the peppers separate from the mixture), and I’m going to stick it in the crockpot in the AM. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Update! Turned out pretty good! I might try pre-browning the meat/cooking for a shorter timeframe as you suggested to get a bit more of a crispy bell pepper. I also ended up with quite a bit of leftover mixture that wouldn’t fit in the peppers, so I think I’m going to cook it up in a skillet and put it over chips. Thanks again!
Added a handful of Italian bread crumbs, and swapped out the stock for a jar of chunky ragu spaghetti sauce. Came out delicious!
Can I sub ground turkey?
Sure! I think that would be great