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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

Learn how to make Tasty Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers (Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers). Cheesy smoky tomato beef rice top with melted cheese stuffed in sweet juicy roasted bell peppers. Flavorful & colorful comfort food that's great for easy dinners, parties, and entertaining guests.

Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 - 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ - 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 pound (454g) ground beef
  • 4 (166g) large cremini mushrooms , sliced
  • 1 can (430g or 14.5oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) tomato paste
  • 6 cloves (23g) garlic , minced
  • 1 (235g) medium onion , minced
  • 1 teaspoon (1.2g) dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Regular soy sauce
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 - 8 bell peppers , tops + cores removed; dice the tops (see photos)
  • finely chopped parsley , for garnish
  • ¼ cup (48g) smoked cheddar cheese , freshly shredded
  • ¼ cup (48g) mozzarella cheese , freshly shredded

Instructions

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  1. Brown Ground Beef & Mushrooms: Press "Saute" button to "Sauté More" to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until it says "HOT" (~8mins) to ensure the pot is as hot as it can be. Add 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) in Instant Pot, and ensure the whole bottom is coated. Season one side of ground beef with salt and black pepper. Place the whole chunk of ground beef in Instant Pot (seasoned side face down), then add sliced mushrooms to the side. Let the whole chunk of ground beef brown (don't touch it for 5 minutes). Generously season the other side with salt and black pepper. After 5 minutes, chop the ground beef into 6 chunks, then flip to the other side. *Pro Tip: There will be a lot of juice coming out of the beef and mushrooms, let the juices reduce until no juice left (~10 mins). Break the ground beef into small chunks, mix them with the mushrooms, then saute for another 3 minutes.
  2. Saute Onion & Pepper: Add minced onions and 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce in Instant Pot, then saute for 2 minutes. Add in diced bell pepper (from pepper tops) and 1 tsp (1.2g) dried Italian seasoning, then saute for 2 minutes.
  3. Saute Garlic & Rice: Add in ½ cup - 1 cup cooked white rice, 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste, and minced garlic, then saute for 30 seconds. Break up rice clumps and ensure the rice is not sticking together. Remove the inner pot from heat.
  4. Stuff Bell Peppers: While the ingredients are hot, mix in shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Mix 1 can (430g) diced tomatoes into the stuffings. Give it a taste and season if necessary (for reference, we added ¼ tsp fine salt). Fill bell peppers with stuffings.
  5. Pressure Cook Stuffed Peppers: Clean and dry the inner pot. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water and trivet in Instant Pot. Place the stuffed peppers on the trivet. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes + Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
  6. Optional - Melt Cheese on Stuffed Peppers: Sprinkle cheese on top of the bell peppers. *Air Fryer Method: Place the Air Fryer Lid on Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Press "Air Fry" button, set the temperature to 400°F and cooking time to 8 minutes.*Oven Method: Layer the stuffed bell peppers on a baking sheet, then put them under the broil function for a few minutes.
  7. Serve Stuffed Peppers: Garnish stuffed peppers with finely chopped parsley, then serve immediately. Enjoy :)

Notes

  • *Crispy Option for Instant Pot Duo Crisp: The combination of "Pressure Cook + Airfry/Oven" method yields a softer bell pepper texture. If you enjoy a crispier bell pepper, skip Pressure Cooking and go straight to Air Frying. If you're only Airfrying the stuffed peppers, Air Fry for 10 - 11 minutes.
  • *Cheese: Reserve roughly ¼ portion of the cheese if you're using an oven or the air fry function to melt some cheese on top when serving.
  • *How Many Bell Peppers Can This Make? Depending on the size of your bell peppers, you should be able to fill 6 - 8 large bell peppers.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3920IU (78%) Vitamin C 160mg (178%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3920IU 78%
Vitamin C 160mg 178%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.