Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers (w/ optional vegetarian version)

By SpartyGreenMom

Ingredients

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1.5 lbs raw ground chuck (or Morning Star Grillers Recipe Crumbles for vegetarian version)- 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 (15oz) can of diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend. (I used Cheddar/Jack blend.)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 430mins
Adapted from familyfreshmeals.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut just the tops off the pepper and removed seeds and ribs from inside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, ½ of the can of chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cheese, egg, salt and pepper.
Mix well until evenly combined.
Pour stock over and around peppers.
Next, pour the rest of the canned tomatoes in.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.