Remember a couple of weeks ago when I made those awesome stuffed peppers?
Well, I did promise you all a recipe…and I’m not one to break a promise!
These stuffed peppers are not only super easy to make, but they’re incredibly flavorful and delicious. Because you put the ground turkey in raw, the insides cook up very similar to what you’d find in a meatloaf. Definitely different from your usual stuffed pepper recipe, but hey…different is a good thing.
Italian-Style Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
(adapted from Corey’s Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe)
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers*
- 1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound raw ground turkey
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15oz) can of Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup egg substitute (or 1 egg)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Cut just the tops off peppers and remove seeds and ribs from inside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked rice, 1/2 of the can of chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, egg substitute and spices. Mix well until evenly combined.
Stuff peppers with mixture and place into crockpot, stuffed side up. Pour chicken broth and remaining canned tomatoes with juice over and around peppers.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8 hours. ENJOY!
*I only had four peppers on hand, but there was enough filling to easily fill five, if not six small peppers.
I’d be willing to bet that these would be delicious topped with some mozzarella cheese, but I didn’t have any on hand when I made them. Next time, I think I’m gonna do just that.
Alright…so who’s ready to get that crockpot out now? 
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Stuffed peppers are one of my favorites! I would have never thought to put them in the crockpot to cook them. I love that this is made with ground turkey and is slow cooked. I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks for posting the recipe
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope recently posted..Wedding Talk Wednesday: Our Save the Dates…
i love stuffed peppers! usually I make them in a mexican fashion but my goodness i think the meatloaf texture sounds fabulous! thanks for the new idea
yes! i was waiting for this one! adding this to my dinner menu for next week for sure.
i love that it looks so easy too.
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW {What I Ate Wednesday} #22: Short & Simple
Yum! I am still craving stuffed peppers since you first started mentioning them weeks ago! Perfect week night dinner recipe. I agree, mozzarella cheese would be amazing with this too!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life recently posted..Summer Loving in Winter
I want to try these so badly but I don’t have a crockpot
Caroline recently posted..Asian Lettuce Wraps – So Simple, So Good!
Ahh Courtney! You read my mind! I was stalking your site for this recipe yesterday and realized you hadn’t posted it yet, so I went with the original and made a few changes – similar to yours – & they are currently in my crock-pot right now! so excited for dinner!
Mmmmmm Love Stuffed Peppers! The crock pot is a good idea because I always forget to boil mine first so sometimes they aren’t as tender as I would like.
Carrie Purchase @ Myhealthyaddictions recently posted..Sleep…..Who Needs It
I love stuffed peppers, and this recipe looks so easy. Thanks for sharing!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..Unplugged
Oh, this is great. My husband has been wanting stuffed peppers for the longest time! I think I’ll just have to make them for him.
Carolyn recently posted..It’s Starting to Feel Like Spring
Every time I see something delicious like this, I wish I had a crockpot! Looks fantastic!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape recently posted..Pet Peeve Wednesday
These looks good. I should try these for my husband because meatloaf is his favorite meal!
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family recently posted..WIAW: Weekend Edition
Yay! I searched for this yesterday!! I am glad you posted your adaptations, I’m making them tomorrow!
Stuffed peppers are one of my all time favorite meals! I will definitely be bookmarking this recipe!!
Oh yum!! I love stuffed peppers. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
Never thought to make these in the crockpot!
Ruthie Hart recently posted..The city of love {San Francisco}
I am not really sure if this will be liked by my family but I hope they will…I will try it this weekend…
Jennica recently posted..Review of Automated Forex Trading Software
I love this recipe! I actually try to avoid crock-pot recipes that require you to cook beforehand. Isn’t the whole point to AVOID the “work”? Definitely adding this to my menu for next week!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..My First WIAW!
These bad boys look amazing! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the recipe!
Julie recently posted..Pros and Cons of Technology
ahhh!!! I’ve been craving these since you posted the pics!!
Miranda @ Miranda’s Munchies recently posted..WIAW #6
Mmm I need to try these! I just made Shrimp & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers and they were fantastic!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine recently posted..WIAW – Homecooked Meals
Those look really good! I bet you could substitute the ground turkey for broken up tempeh and chicken broth with veggie broth for a vegetarian version, huh? I might have to try it…
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Foodie for a Day
This is such a great twist to regular stuffed peppers…butternut squash is also yummy when stuffed (well even yummier than normal)!
Khushboo recently posted..Life’s important questions
I will definitely have to make this! My poor crockpot has been neglected for a while now. This will be a good way to make up for it!
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