Instant Pot Deconstructed Casserole

Instant Pot Deconstructed Casserole–deconstructed stuffed peppers have rice, ground beef, cheese, peppers and more. You’re going to love how easy it is to enjoy “stuffed peppers” without all the work.

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Instant Pot Deconstructed Casserole

If you’re a fan of stuffed peppers you’re going to love this easy casserole form of stuffed bell peppers. It’s all made in one pot and takes away a lot of the work of making stuffed peppers. It’s got all the same amazing flavors and you’re going to love this cheesy dish that’s made with easy-to-find ingredients. The bonus is that the leftovers almost taste better than the first day!

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Lean ground beef–or ground turkey
• Minced dehydrated onions–or 1 cup chopped fresh onion
• Garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Beef or chicken broth–or water and Better than Bouillon
• Converted rice–or white rice
• Worcestershire sauce
• Green bell peppers–or red bell peppers
• Marinara sauce–or 3 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Brown for about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.

Sprinkle in the rice. Dump Worcestershire and green peppers on top. Don’t stir.

Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.

Stir in the marinara sauce and the cheddar cheese. Place lid on top and let it sit on warm for 10 minutes.

Remove lid and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Scoop onto plates and enjoy!

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Notes/Tips

• Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Try using a different color of bell pepper like red, yellow or orange. It’s fun and colorful to use one green pepper and one red pepper!
• This recipe can be gluten-free if you use gluten-free worcestershire sauce and marinara sauce.
• What is converted/parboiled rice? Don’t confuse converted rice (or sometimes it is called parboiled rice) with pre-cooked or minute rice. Parboiled rice has been processed in its husk by soaking, steaming, and drying. As a result, all the nutrients from the husk are absorbed into the grain before it’s removed. The starch content alters in the process, making cooked parboiled rice less sticky than regular white rice. The rice kernels aren’t clumpy and glued together instead they are more separated. I found a bag of parboiled rice at Walmart next to the normal long grain white rice. Sometimes I buy it at Winco in the bulk section. I have also found it in the orange box (Ben’s brand) next to other rices.
• Other recipes you can make with converted rice are Instant Pot Sunshine Chicken and Instant Pot Smoky Mountain Casserole.

Equipment Used

• I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3 or 8 quart pot.
• Use a hamburger chopper tool* to break up ground beef.
• Saute paddle*
• I love these knives* for any kind slicing or chopping.
• Cutting boards* that don’t slide around.
• My favorite measuring cups* and measuring spoons*.
• Cheese grater*

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