Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
by Jesi LopezA hearty classic that can come together in under an hour. Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate comfort food and a real time saving meal, with filling prepared in the Instant Pot and completed in the Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
North Amaerica
Servings
4-8
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
For this recipe, I'm using my Instant Pot to prepare the filling and my air fryer to bring everything together. The filling for the stuffed peppers can also be prepared on the stove in a large covered pot.
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Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 carton beef broth (approximately 4 cups)
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1 can corn
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1 large can diced tomatoes
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1 can black beans, drained
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1 cup salsa
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2 cups rice
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1 tbsp taco seasoning
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4-8 bell peppers, cut in half and deseeded
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1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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Olive oil, to prepare prepare peppers
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
Combine ground beef with broth, tomatoes, corn, black beans, salsa, rice, and taco seasoning in an Instant Pot.
Pressure cook the filling ingredients on the rice function, of the Instant Pot, for 15 minutes. Quick release the pressure to complete cooking.
Remove lid from pressure cooker and stir in salt and black pepper, to taste.
Cut 4 bell peppers in half and deseed them. Brush olive oil all over the bell pepper halves to coat them. Place in air fryer for 7 minutes at 400°F.
Fill each cooked pepper half with ground beef and rice mixture. Sprinkle each half with shredded cheese.
Line the air fryer with air fryer parchment paper. Place filled peppers into the basket and air fry for 7 minutes at 400°F, until cheese is golden brown.
Enjoy 🖤
Recipe Note
*Substitute your favourite ground protein for the ground beef in the recipe.
*The filling freezes well for later use on a busy "Life Happens" day.
*This recipe is easily adapted for use with your oven and stove.