Easy Slow Cooker Pork Stuffed Peppers
This easy set-and-forget slow cooker pork stuffed peppers recipe is a delicious and hearty meal. A little morning prep is all you need.
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Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
- measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 3 Bell peppers (any color, but red and yellow are sweeter) *See Note*
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or even quinoa)
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 jar Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheese, divided (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the peppers:
- Wash the bell peppers thoroughly.
- Cut the pepper in half vertically and remove the seeds and membranes.
Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, a half cup of marinara sauce, half of the shredded cheese, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Stuff the peppers:
- Place a half cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow-cooker.
- Fill each bell pepper with the pork mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top of the peppers.
- Cover peppers with the remaining marinara sauce.
Cook the peppers:
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serve the peppers:
- Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the slow cooker.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are approximate
*A Note About The Peppers*
This recipe makes 6 half stuffed peppers. Feel free to use 6 whole peppers, slice the top off, remove the seeds/membranes, and stuff.Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270kcal
