Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Stuffing
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small white onion, diced
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1 small tomato, diced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp oregano
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup basmati rice, cooked
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Bell Peppers
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5 bell peppers
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1 cup water
→ For Topping
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5 tbsp Bolognese sauce
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Shredded mozzarella
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Chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine all of the stuffing ingredients in a large bowl.
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Cut off the tops of the bell peppers, remove seeds and veins, and wash thoroughly. Stuff each pepper with the prepared mixture, ensuring it is packed tightly.
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Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot and arrange the stuffed peppers on it. Add 1 cup of water into the pot without letting it touch the peppers. Seal the lid, set the pressure to high, and cook for 7 minutes. Allow natural release for 7 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove peppers using the trivet handles.
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Preheat the oven broiler. Add 1 tbsp of Bolognese sauce on top of each stuffed pepper, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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You can pre-cook the ground beef in a skillet before mixing it with other ingredients, although it will cook fully in the Instant Pot.