Best Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipes

INSTANT POT STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• If the bell peppers don't sit upright on your cutting board, trim about 1/8 inch off the bottom to make level. Cut the top 1/2 inch off each pepper. Remove and discard the stem, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the trimmed top. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can. Set the hollowed-out bell peppers aside.
• Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to high saute (see Cook's Note). Add the olive oil to the pot; once it's shimmering, add the chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef, then cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the diced tomato, chicken broth, tomato paste, chili powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato starts to break down and the mixture becomes thick and saucy, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar and the rice until cheese is melted and rice is combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Turn off the saute function, then spoon the filling into the reserved bell peppers. Wipe out the Instant Pot bowl.
• Set the rack into the bottom of the pot, then pour in 3/4 cup water. Add the stuffed bell peppers (they should fit snuggly).
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete (this should take about 1 minute). Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid, then top the stuffed peppers with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar, dividing evenly. Place the lid back on the pot and let stand until the residual steam melts the cheese, about 1 minute. Use tongs and/or a large spoon to transfer the stuffed peppers to a plate and sprinkle with the parsley.

INSTANT POT® PHILLY CHEESESTEAK STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, butter, mushrooms, and onion. Saute for 5 minutes; add garlic and saute about 30 seconds more. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Add sirloin, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper to the pot. Saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir sirloin mixture into the bowl with the mushroom mixture.
• Wash out the pressure cooker insert. Add about 1/2 cup water to the pressure cooker and place a steamer rack inside.
• Place 1 slice of provolone cheese in the bottom of each pepper half. Top with sirloin-mushroom mixture and cover each with aluminum foil. Place stuffed peppers on the rack inside the pressure cooker.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer peppers to a rimmed baking sheet and remove aluminum foil. Top each pepper with another slice of provolone cheese.
• Broil peppers under the preheated broiler until lightly golden, 1 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT® BEEF-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Add olive oil to the inner liner of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add beef and onion to the hot oil and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and drain.
• Return beef and onion to the pot, still on Saute mode. Stir in water, tomato paste, and taco seasoning. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Fill bell peppers with the mixture.
• Pour 1 cup of water into the inner liner; set trivet inside and place stuffed bell peppers on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Pour the cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pot for the peppers to sit on. They will be sitting above the water.
• 2. Cut off the tops of the peppers. Deseed and remove the membrane.
• 3. Add the rice to a bowl. Add raw ground beef and all other ingredients (EXCEPT for 1/2 of the tomato sauce and 1/2 of the cheese) to the bowl. Mix well to combine with rice.
• 4. Loosely fill each pepper with enough meat mixture to just above the rim of the pepper. Place stuffed peppers on the trivet in the Instant Pot. (I use my wire mesh basket so that I can just lift it out without the peppers falling off.)
• 5. Pour remaining tomato sauce on top of the peppers.
• 6. Place lid on the pot and lock in place; set the steam release knob to the sealing position.
• 7. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button, and set the time to 9 minutes on high pressure.
• 8. When the cooking cycle ends, do a quick release by carefully turning the steam vent knob to the venting position. When the pin in the lid drops and all of the remaining pressure is released, you can open the lid.
• 9. Using an instant read thermometer, check the internal temperature of the peppers. The temperature should be at least 160^.
• 10. If the peppers are not at 160^, put the lid back on and wait for 2-5 minutes and then check again.
• 11. When peppers are finished cooking, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top and close the lid for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
• 12. To serve, remove peppers from the Instant Pot with tongs.