Slow cooker lasagna-stuffed peppers. A family-friendly recipe for lasagna-stuffed peppers. These stuffed peppers are filled with a slow cooker lasagna mixture of ground beef, black beans, and ricotta.
What are Slow Cooker Lasagna Stuffed Peppers?
Lasagna stuffed peppers are a dish that combines the flavors of lasagna and stuffed peppers. It is perfect for those who love lasagna but want to change it up.
The ingredients usually include:
-1 Jar of your favorite pasta sauce
-2 cups mozzarella cheese
-1 package of ground beef, browned and drained
-1 package of bacon, cut up into small pieces
-½ cup Parmesan cheese
-1 jar marinara sauce (optional)
-4 bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded
What is the Easiest Way to Stuff Bell Peppers?
The easiest way to stuff bell peppers is by using ground beef and rice.
The ingredients for this recipe include: 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of uncooked rice, 2 cups of water, salt and pepper to taste, 4 large bell peppers.
The first step is to cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s no longer pink. Add in the uncooked rice and let it brown for about 5 minutes. Then add in the water and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed into the rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil before adding each bell pepper cut side down. Cook them until they start to get soft (about 10 minutes). Then turn them over and cook them on other side for an additional 10 minutes or until they are soft enough so that you can easily cut through them with a knife.
What Else Can You Stuff Your Peppers with?
Lasagna is a dish that is loved by many. The traditional lasagna recipe calls for ground beef, Béchamel, and tomato sauce. But if you’re looking for a healthier version of this dish, try stuffing peppers with ricotta cheese and spinach instead!
Lasagna is a dish that is loved by many. The traditional lasagna recipe calls for ground beef, Béchamel, and tomato sauce. But if you’re looking for a healthier version of this dish, try stuffing peppers with ricotta cheese and spinach instead!
Slow Cooker Lasagna-Stuffed Peppers
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Ingredients
- 3 large green bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 pound (480 g) lean ground beef
- 1½ cups shredded Mozarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup black beans, soaked
- 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
Add fennel seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces until cooked through. Set it aside, cool, and mix in 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, rice, and black beans.
Spoon the beef mixture into the peppers, filling halfway.
Add 1½ tablespoons ricotta cheese into each pepper, followed by the remaining beef mixture.
Place stuffed peppers in a slow cooker. Cover the pot and cook on a low-heat setting for 6-8 hours.
Turn off the cooker and open the lid. Divide the remaining cheese among the peppers.
Top with grated Parmesan. Serve hot.
