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Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers

There are two dinner menus our kids love more than anything. Pizza night and taco night and I kind of have to agree that they are two of our favorites as well.

Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

It’s me, Claire, from A Little CLAIREification and sometimes Mr. Claire and I like to take “taco night” up a notch – or ten – with these delicious Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers.

Fortunately two of our three boys love red peppers too so this is (almost) a complete win over here.

We just save a little of the filling and make Littlest a soft taco or two.  We figure he’ll come around someday and, if he doesn’t… well, there’s more for the rest of us.

Super easy and delicious Beef Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

You could use which ever bell pepper you prefer.  I personally am not a fan of the green (ok, I realllly dislike them in a strong fashion) so we use red, yellow or orange.  Mostly red.

This recipe takes only about 10-15 minutes prep – I’ve gotten it down to a science – and then into the slow cooker they go.

easy Crockpot Beef Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

A few tips:

  • Ground beef should always be browned and cooked before going into the slow cooker.
  • While the beef is cooking make the rice  – “minute” white rice takes 5 minutes to cook and brown rice takes 10 in the microwave.  Remember – it’s going to cook more in the slow cooker so don’t worry.
  • While the rice is cooking and I am stirring the beef, I prep the peppers for stuffing.
  • Sometimes I make the beef and rice stuffing the night before and refrigerate it in a sealed container but usually I am just not that prepared so 10 minutes or so prep isn’t too bad.

Served with a small salad and/or some black beans on the side, these stuffed peppers make for a fabulous Mexican inspired meal that is actually pretty healthy too, depending on the type of ground beef and rice you use.

stuffed beef Taco Bell peppers- so easy and delicious!

Hope you have a chance to try these – you can download and print the recipe below.

I always love hearing your comments so make sure to tell me all about it and I’ll be back with another delicious slow cooker recipe next month!

stuffed beef Taco Bell peppers- so easy and delicious!
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Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers, slow cooker, stuffed peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 medium bell peppers we prefer red
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3/4 lb. lean ground beef can substitute ground turkey
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes such as Rotel
  • 2 cups cooked brown or white rice can make minute rice while beef cooks
  • ½ cup beef broth can substitute vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese divided
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish – optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Chop the tops off of the peppers (about 1 inch from the top) and set the peppers aside.
  3. Dice the red part of 2 of the pepper tops, discarding the other 2 tops, and set aside.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, adding the onions and diced peppers after about 4 minutes.
  5. Cook the minute rice according to package directions while the beef browns.
  6. Once the beef is browned, add the cumin, garlic powder, diced tomatoes and beef broth and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes then remove from the heat.
  7. In the meanwhile, remove the seeds from the red peppers.
  8. Transfer the beef mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the cooked rice, the beaten egg and ½ cup shredded cheese.
  9. Turn the slow cooker on HIGH (or LOW if preferred – see below)and add 1/4 cup water.
  10. Using a spoon, stuff the peppers with the beef mixture and place them upright into the slow cooker.
  11. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
  12. Just before serving, carefully remove the cover and top each pepper with the remaining shredded cheese.
  13. Cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  14. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  15. Serve warm with side dishes of choice.

easy Stuffed bell peppers with beef taco mix

Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers  (printable link below)
from ALittleCLAIREification.com
 
Ingredients
4 medium bell peppers (we prefer red)
½ cup diced onion
3/4 lb. lean ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 can diced tomatoes (such as Rotel)
2 cups cooked brown or white rice (can make minute rice while beef cooks)
½ cup beef broth (can substitute vegetable broth)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, divided
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish – optional)
 
Directions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Chop the tops off of the peppers (about 1 inch from the top) and set the peppers aside.
  3. Dice the red part of 2 of the pepper tops, discarding the other 2 tops, and set aside.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, adding the onions and diced peppers after about 4 minutes.
  5. Cook the minute rice according to package directions while the beef browns.
  6. Once the beef is browned, add the cumin, garlic powder, diced tomatoes and beef broth and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes then remove from the heat.
  7. In the meanwhile, remove the seeds from the red peppers.
  8. Transfer the beef mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the cooked rice, the beaten egg and ½ cup shredded cheese.
  9. Turn the slow cooker on HIGH (or LOW if preferred – see below)and add 1/4 cup water.
  10. Using a spoon, stuff the peppers with the beef mixture and place them upright into the slow cooker.
  11. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
  12. Just before serving, carefully remove the cover and top each pepper with the remaining shredded cheese.
  13. Cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  14. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  15. Serve warm with side dishes of choice.


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Claire From ALittleClaireification.com

 Claire is a wife and busy working Mom to three boys and A Little CLAIREification is a lifestyle blog committed to bringing readers “Bright Ideas On A Budget” – from recipes, crafts and DIY projects to time management tips, meal planning and inspiration.

A self proclaimed CHEESE addict and lover of Sharpie markers in every color known to man, Claire also likes to throw a little fun and laughter in the mix as well.

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Comments

  1. Katherines Corner says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    ummm yes please! Oh my goodness this is such a wonderful recipe . Pinned! xo

    Reply
  2. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:08 am

    These stuffed peppers sound amazing, Claire! And bonus points for being made in the slow cooker. 😉

    Reply
  3. Oster Classic 76 Hair Clipper Blades All Sizes says

    May 9, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Thanks for finally writing about >Slow Cooker Beef Taco Stuffed Peppers
    – The Shabby Creek Cottage <Loved it!

    Reply
  4. Dorothy says

    September 23, 2016 at 12:50 am

    This really looks tempting. I know my family will love it.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      September 23, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Awesome Dorothy, give it a try!!

      Reply

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