Go Back
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

25-Minute Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Sauté beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil on the Instant Pot’s sauté setting until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain fat, then stir in rice, diced tomatoes with juices, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and slice a flat spot on the bottom if needed. Pack the beef mixture tightly into each pepper.
  3. Pour water into the pot and insert a trivet. Place stuffed peppers upright, spoon remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce on top, and pressure cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes with a 5-minute natural release.
  4. Remove lid, top peppers with mozzarella, and broil on a baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden. Or close the lid off heat for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese.
  5. Lift peppers out with tongs, spoon over sauce from the pot, and serve hot.

Notes

If your peppers are especially large, you may have a little extra filling; just pack it in or serve it alongside. The broiler step is optional but gives you that irresistible browned-cheese top. If you don’t have cooked rice on hand, start a small pot while the Instant Pot comes to pressure; it’ll be ready by the time you need it.