Meaty Vegetable and Rice Stuffed Peppers

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 2 Hr 30 Min

Whet your appetite for Mexican flavors by digging into this filling meal of Meaty Vegetable and Rice Stuffed Peppers. For added eye appeal, think of the Mexican flag and use red and green bell peppers.

What You'll Need

6 red or green bell peppers
1/2 pound ground chuck
1 (10-ounce) package frozen seasoning blend
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 (3-1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice, uncooked
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (26-ounce) jar fire-roasted tomato-and-garlic pasta sauce

What to Do

Slice tops off peppers; remove seeds and veins. Rinse and drain peppers; stand them upright on a large, round microwave-safe platter. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes, or until barely crisp-tender. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cook beef and next 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until the beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return beef mixture to skillet.
Cut top off bag of rice; stir rice into beef mixture, discarding bag. Stir in beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pepper. Place peppers in a single layer in a 7-quart oval slow cooker. Spoon pasta sauce over peppers.
Cover and cook on LOW setting 2 hours, or until peppers are tender. Spinrkle peppers with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and cook on LOW setting 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts.

Notes

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kmcartoonity 62072 74

Mar 30, 2017

I was unable to find this "seasoning" blend where I live either. I checked 3 different stores. But I suppose I could just dice up my own peppers, onions, and celery. You could chop up a large batch and store it in individual freezer bags in the freezer, to cut down on prep time for a variety of different meals. I always love to save time in the kitchen, especially if I had a long day at work and just want to relax.

jthelander1231

Dec 23, 2015

I love making slow cooker stuffed peppers, but I've never tried it with rice. I'm intrigued!

cheryljohnson876 8 430628

Apr 11, 2014

what is "1 (10-ounce) package frozen seasoning blend"??????

fishered55 4762897

Apr 19, 2012

What is in the "frozen seasoning blend" Need to know so can recognize it in frozen food section of supermarket. Is it dry? Wet? Animal? Vegetable?

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 20, 2012

Frozen seasoning blend is a combination of onions, celery, green & red peppers and parsley flakes. You can find it near the vegetables in the freezer section of your grocery store. Enjoy!

jacqeline1962

Jan 30, 2012

I have an easier recipe. You take a box of rice a roni spanish rice, uncooked, mix it with your hamburger, stuff the peppers, and place in large casserole. I then use a can of tomato juice to pour over the peppers, and then bake at 325* for a couple of hours.....YUUUMMMMM

lookercooker

Jan 30, 2012

Is the quantity of ground beef for your recipe 1/2 pound?

renegade159 455036 9

Sep 21, 2012

Tomato soup works really well too.....just dilute it down!

julie56686 3572926

Oct 06, 2012

I do the same thing as you do. It's wonderful!

Foofess

Dec 20, 2011

How long would it take to slow cook frozen stuffed peppers please.

maryannj 4201538

Aug 12, 2011

I think my husband would love this - how do I make it???

ponyexpressbob 462 6899

Aug 12, 2011

I would like to try this recipe, but there isn't any instructions?

txredruby

Aug 12, 2011

You can find the frozen seasoning blend in the frozen vegetable section with the frozen onions and peppers.

cindylucifer

Aug 12, 2011

Would love to make this but where are the instructions? Also, where can I find the frozen seasoning blend in Ft. Worth, TX.

gcrblackjack 03919 42

Aug 12, 2011

Although the ingredients sounds "ooohhh soooo gooood", you left out the instructions :(

hungrygirl

Aug 12, 2011

There doesn't seem to be any instructions with this recipe and I haven't heard of frozen seasoning blend......?

cherylsinnott 9762 573

Mar 01, 2012

seasoning blend is in all stores. or cut up onions, bell peppers ( red & green, & a tad of chives, parsley very fine. you can also put a tad celery salt. but, in the stores it will say frozen onions & bell peppers in a bag.