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Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers Pressure Cooker Recipe

This Mexican stuffed bell peppers recipe uses a pressure cooker to produce tender, flavorful peppers filled with spicy turkey and rice. It’s simple, fast, and perfect for a hearty family meal packed with bold Mexican flavors and melted cheese on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 Bell peppers any color, edible bowls
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil to soften veggies
  • 0.5 medium Onion chopped fine
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey
  • 1.5 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin dried
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 can (15 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups Salsa split for layering
  • 1.5 cups Cooked brown rice or ¾ cup uncooked
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375° to finish the peppers with a bubbly cheesy top.
  • Cut the tops off your bell peppers and scoop out seeds and membranes so they’re ready to stuff.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Toss in chopped onion and garlic to soften them up, about 3-4 minutes.
    1 Tbsp Olive oil, 0.5 medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
  • Add ground turkey and spices. Brown the meat well, then stir in diced tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes letting flavors marry.
    1 lb Lean ground turkey, 1.5 tsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Oregano, 0.5 tsp Salt, 1 can (15 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • Mix in cooked rice, corn, black beans, and half your salsa. Stir, taste, and adjust spices if needed.
    1.5 cups Salsa, 1.5 cups Cooked brown rice, 1 cup Corn, 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
  • Stuff each bell pepper full with the turkey filling, pack it in nice and tight.
  • Put peppers upright in your baking dish, spoon extra salsa on top, and sprinkle cheese over all.
    1.5 cups Salsa, 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Bake 25-30 minutes till peppers are tender and cheese looks melted. Then enjoy your meal!
  • Use quick release right after cooking if you’re in a hurry, or natural release for best flavor melding.
  • To avoid splatter on quick release, tilt the valve away from you so steam doesn’t hit your face.

Notes

Cool leftovers fully before storing to keep flavors fresh. Use airtight containers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze wrapped for 2-3 months. Reheat in oven or microwave for best results.