Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- Taco seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mild picante sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large or 4 small green bell peppers
- For topping: diced tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- In a medium pan over medium heat brown the ground beef and drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning to taste (I used 1 Tbsp). Stir in the cheese, picante sauce and sour cream. Set aside.
- Remove the tops and cores of the peppers.
- Spoon equal amount of the meat filling into the peppers.
- Pour 1 ½ cups water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the bottom of the pot. Add the peppers in one layer on top of the trivet.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up move valve to venting and remove the lid.
- Carefully remove the peppers and place them on a plate. Top with tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- In a medium pan over medium heat brown the ground beef and drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning to taste (I used 1 Tbsp). Stir in the cheese, picante sauce and sour cream. Set aside.
- Remove the tops and cores of the peppers.
- Spoon equal amount of the meat filling into the peppers.
- Pour ½ cup water into bottom of slow cooker. Add the peppers in one layer into the bottom of the slow cooker in the water.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Carefully remove the peppers and place them on a plate. Top with tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. You can also make this recipe in an 8 quart Instant Pot.
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- Category: Beef
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker