Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers {Beef and Rice}

Key Ingredients

• Bell peppers – Green Bell Peppers are classic for this. If your bell peppers are very large you may need to use less than five.
• Ground beef – The meat is browned and crumbled. - Use can use leftover crockpot ground beef.
• Rice – Leftover cooked rice works well in this stuffed peppers recipe.
• Onion – Diced white onion adds flavor and heartiness to the crock pot stuffed peppers.
• Marinara – I choose to use marinara instead of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes; you can use homemade marinara sauce if desired.
• Seasonings – Salt, pepper, thyme and oregano are all you need!

Variations

Here are my ideas for changing up this recipe:

• If you’re going for a veggie option, swap the beef for soy crumbles or a can of pinto beans. You can also toss in extra veggies like chopped squash or asparagus to the rice mix.
• Salsa works great as a replacement for marinara sauce, and you can use Italian seasoning instead of thyme and oregano for a different flavor.
• Prefer something other than ground beef? Try ground chicken, turkey, pork, or Italian sausage instead.

How to Serve Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers

These peppers are very filling, so you don't need many sides:

• These can certainly be considered a full meal in one pepper, but you can serve with a green salad and garlic bread!
• Stuffed peppers often come with cheese, but it’s totally optional. If you want some cheesy goodness, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on each pepper about 10 minutes before they’re done cooking.
• When it comes to other toppings, you can try a variety of ideas such as a dollop of sour cream, diced tomatoes, salsa, or bacon bits.