EASY Unstuffed Peppers Slow Cooker Recipe ~ Crockpot Ground Beef Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

Cut up 2 sweet bell peppers and 1 sweet onion.

Add 93% lean ground beef to the slow cooker and spread it out.

Add the cut-up peppers and onion to the pot.

Add 1 cup of brown rice to the mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth.

Add a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes and a 15 oz can of tomato sauce.

Add about 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.

Season with seasoned pepper to taste, avoiding additional salt.

Mix all the ingredients together in the slow cooker.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid.

Cook on high for 3 hours.

After 3 hours, check the mixture and turn off the pot.

Sprinkle shredded Kobe Jack cheese on top and cover to let it melt.

Once the cheese is melted, serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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