These Crockpot Stuffed Peppers are loaded with spicy pork sausage, rice and tomatoes. It's the perfect easy and hearty meal for any day of the week!
Servings : 6
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 7 hourshrs
Total Time 7 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Ingredients
6bell peppers,tops and seeds removed (reserve the tops)
1tablespoonolive oil
1yellow onion,diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
1poundhot ground pork sausage
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
½teaspoondried thyme
2tablespoonstomato paste
1can (14.5 ounces)diced tomatoes,drained
1½cupscooked rice
⅓cupwater,you can also use chicken broth or vegetable broth
dollopof plain yogurt or sour cream,for serving, optional
Instructions
Get the bell peppers ready by removing the tops and seeds. Put them to the side, and reserve the tops.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat; add the diced onions and cook for 2 minutes or until translucent.
Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 20 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet and break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon while it cooks.
Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; stir and continue to cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully drain and discard the grease.
Return the skillet to the burner and mix in the tomato paste. Stir in the diced tomatoes and rice; cook for 2 more minutes or just until heated through.
Remove from heat and stuff each bell pepper with the ground pork mixture.
Arrange the stuffed bell peppers inside the insert of the crock pot.
Place the reserved tops back onto each bell pepper.
Pour water around the base of the peppers.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for about 4 hours.
Remove and serve the peppers topped with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Choosing Peppers: Pick bell peppers that are about the same size for even cooking. If the base of the pepper is round, slice off a piece so that they stand upright in the slow cooker.
Adjust the Heat: For a milder flavor, use regular ground pork and season to taste.
Vegetarian: Replace pork with lentils or beans.
Customize: If you don't want to use pork, you can use ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey.
Rice: Use brown rice or quinoa for varied texture and nutrition.
Yogurt Topping: Add nonfat yogurt, sour cream, or fresh herbs before serving.
Oven Option:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish; add water around the base of the peppers.
Cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Macedonian
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