Looking for leaner and healthier slow cooker recipes? Try this Easy Crockpot Lean Stuffed Peppers Recipe! Perfect family meal idea. May contain commissioned links.
Easy Crockpot Lean Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Easy crockpot meals are growing by storm, and this one is no exception. Very little work but all of the flavor, this Easy Crockpot Lean Stuffed Peppers Recipe is a healthier twist on my original Easy Crockpot Stuffed Peppers recipe.
Just 10 minutes of prep time will have you on your way to a delicious family meal all cooked with your slow cooker. NO pre-cooking! Trust me folks, this lean crockpot recipe has quickly become a family favorite.
Here’s how to make this delicious meal:
By substituting the brown rice and the ground turkey, I actually was surprised how much more flavor we got into those peppers. Infused in delicious happiness, these lean stuffed peppers were cooked with perfection, all under 10 minutes of prep time.
Can we say an amen to an easy dinner?! Gluten free too, this lean crock pot meal is the perfect addition to your family dinners. It certainly is in rotation in mine!
With only a few steps you’re on your way to delicious and lean meal for your family! Don’t forget the crock pot liner to keep your slow cooker clean!
Easy Crockpot Lean Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Easy Crockpot Lean Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Green Peppers - gutted
- 1 Cup Brown Rice uncooked
- 1 to 1.5 lbs. Ground Turkey uncooked
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Jar Pasta Sauce 24 oz.
- 1-2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning unsalted
- Cooking Spray
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons of Seasoned Salt
Instructions
- In large bowl combine brown rice, turkey, onion, and seasonings.
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray
- Arrange peppers in crockpot, gutted side up.
- Fill peppers with turkey mixture. It's ok to "stuff" them in there.
- Pour jar of pasta sauce over the tops of the peppers.
- Cook on low for at least 5-6 hours. Avoid the "peeking" to look at them or it will GREATLY affect the cooking of the rice and meat. Trust me, it's worth the wait!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Stuffed peppers are one of my favorite meals. Yours sound so yummy!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I LOVE this! So much. I’m a big fan of crock pot cooking. It saves me so much time and effort. These peppers look great.
Liz Mays says
I really need to try this one! I’ve been trying to use more ground turkey and less ground beef. This is a great recipe to save!
Dawn says
This look great! I make stuffed peppers all the time. It’s a great way to get vegetables into my son AND my husband.
Debbie Denny says
Neat idea. I have not made them in a crockpot. Will have to try it.
Jeanine says
Wow. What!!!! I love peppers so I am going to have to try this. My one daughter absolutely loves them too I will have to see if she will like these too!
Pam says
I love stuffed peppers! This is going into my recipe rotation for sure.
Demetra says
I’m definitely going to try this stuffed pepper recipe. It looks like something my family would love.
Debra says
These remind me of the stuffed peppers my mom used to make us when I was growing up. I can still smell and taste them. I’m definitely going to make these.
Chrysa says
I love stuffed peppers, but have never tried to make them in the crockpot. This looks really easy!
Marcie W. says
I am always on board for crockpot recipes and it has been far too long since I last had stuffed peppers. I really like that you put the entire mixture in raw, so there is no pre-cooking involved.
Pauline C. says
I’ve never tried using crockpot for my stuffed peppers before! I’d have to take a leaf of your book and try this!
Jocelyn McGaffic says
I love making stuffed peppers in the crock pot! The peppers come out so much softer I think. Great recipe!
Dawn McAlexander says
I absolutely love stuffed peppers! And the fact that these are lean make them even better!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love making things in my Crock Pot. I have never tried stuffed peppers in it before. I will have too try this recipe this weekend.
Camesha says
They are literally exploding with goodness. I want to try this dish. I’ve been putting it off because my daughter is SO picky!
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
These look absolutely delicious. I’ve never had one before, but I would love to try them.
valerie g says
those peppers look amazing!!! my family would love it!
Candy o. says
Slow cooker meal, sign me up! I’m all about using my crockpot! These look amazing!
Jerry Marquardt says
I think stuffed peppers are a very great recipe to cook, I always like the scent of it. This recipe here is outstanding.