Description
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
6 large bell peppers (any color)
1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley + extra for garnish
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef or turkey, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, parsley, and feta (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff the peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the prepared mixture and place them upright in the slow cooker.
Add the sauce: Mix the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce together in a bowl. Pour the mixture over and around the stuffed peppers.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. These pair wonderfully with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
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