Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
These Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers with ground beef are a delicious, low-carb option for busy weeknights. This recipe minimizes clean up too!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 container fresh salsa (jarred works too)
- 4 bell peppers, lids and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Topping Ideas
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Jalapenos
- Green onions
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot onto saute mode. Add olive oil and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add ground beef, onions, chili powder and cumin, sauteeing until beef is browned; about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa and remove beef mixture.
- Wipe inner pot clean with a paper towel and add 1 cup of water. Stuff peppers with beef mixture and place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal.
- Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 2 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook the 2 minutes.
- Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
- Top peppers with cheese then replace lid and let sit for 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Top peppers with toppings of choice then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4475IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4.4mg