Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers (optional vegetarian version)

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Two Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers served on a bed of lettuce

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 🙂 Crockpot Stuffed Peppers - Ingredients laid out on table

How to Make Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers

  1. Cut just the tops off the pepper and removed seeds and ribs from inside.crockpot stuffed peppers - tops cut off of peppers 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.
  4. Stuff peppers with mixture and place into crockpot, stuffed side up.Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers - Stuffing mixed in a bowl and then placed in peppers
  5. Pour stock over and around peppers.
  6. Next, pour the rest of the canned tomatoes in.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5 – 6 hours.Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers - Stuffed Peppers placed in crockpot and broth poured in
  8. I topped ours with a little bit of cheese and served right away. Nom Nom Nom. This one is kid APPROVED!Woman holding a cooked stuffed pepper on a white platesmall child eating a stuffed pepper at a table
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Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers (w/ optional vegetarian version)

Author Corey Valley
6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions

  • Cut just the tops off the pepper and removed seeds and ribs from inside.
  • 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.
  • 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 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

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155 Comments

  1. Quick question. I am going to make the vegetarian version with the morning star crumbles. These come frozen. Should I cook them first or add as is to the mix? Thanks!!

    Reply

    1. No, you don’t need to cook them first. It is easier to stir them if you thaw them out a little bit first.

  2. silly question, do I need to “cook” the rice before hand? Or just put it in the crockpot? Thanks!

    Reply

    1. Yes, rice needs to be cooked.

    2. even white rice?

  3. 3 stars
    The peppers were mushy to the point my boyfriend and I didn’t want to eat them. They couldn’t even stand up on the plate. The stuffing, although good, seemed relatively boring. For what it was, it was good. It felt like something was missing. When something cook for 8 hours you want it to explode with flavor which this didn’t have.

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  4. Hi Corey ! Love your site 🙂

    So i made this recipe as we speak my peppers are in the crock pot. can’t wait to eat them. Anyways question..

    I’ve had lots of left over stuffing any idea what i can make with it? Would I be able to just cook this in a pan and use it in tacos? Thanks in advance..

    Reply

    1. That sounds like a fabulous idea Mona! The filling is delish, so I think that would make a killer taco filling 🙂

  5. 5 stars
    This is quickly becoming my go-to source for recipes.

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