Instant Pot Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This Instant Pot Italian Stuffed Peppers recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. Perfect for a family dinner, it's packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers on the trivet.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick pressure release and carefully open the lid.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the stuffed peppers and close the lid for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes:
Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. You can also add other vegetables like onions or mushrooms to the stuffing mixture.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg
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