Name: Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 peppers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Bell Peppers; 1 Onion; 0.5 lb Ground Turkey; 2 cups Rice; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Garlic; 3 tablespoons Breadcrumbs; 14 ounces Tomatoes; 0.5 cup Water; 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1.5 cups Mozzarella

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Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers

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Cut the tops of your bell peppers. Remove the membranes as well as the seeds.

In a medium-size bowl mix together your onion, ground turkey, cooked rice, salt and pepper, garlic, breadcrumbs, and half of the can of tomatoes (drained – save the tomato liquid and the remaining can of tomatoes).

Scoop the mixture into each of the bell peppers.

Add your water and the rest of the can of tomatoes, including the liquid, into your inner part of the instant pot. Place the trivet inside. Place the bell peppers on top of the trivet.

Lock the lid in place on your instant pot and set the sealing valve to sealed.

Set your instant pot to high pressure for eight minutes. Allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes, followed by a manual release.

Place your mozzarella cheese on top of the meat mixture of your bell pepper. Close the lid on your instant pot and set to high pressure for one more minute.

Once that minute is done, do a quick release.

Remove the bell peppers with tongs, as they will be hot.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Rice Partially 🍚
Use a 1:1 rice-to-water ratio and cook rice for only 3-4 minutes before mixing with turkey and stuffing, as the Instant Pot will finish cooking it perfectly without mushiness.
Char Peppers Before Stuffing 🫑
Lightly sear the pepper halves cut-side down in a skillet for 2 minutes to develop a subtle char and improve their texture, preventing them from becoming too soft during pressure cooking.
Create a Flavorful Braising Liquid 💧
Mix your water with tomato paste and minced garlic to create an aromatic braising liquid that infuses the peppers and filling with deeper, more complex flavors.
Brown Ground Turkey First 🍗
Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to brown the turkey for 4-5 minutes before adding other ingredients, developing fond that adds rich umami depth to your filling.
Toast Breadcrumbs in Butter 🧈
Toast breadcrumbs separately in a pan with melted butter and Italian seasoning for 2 minutes before mixing into the filling, ensuring they stay crispy rather than soggy from the mozzarella's moisture.