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Slow Cooker Unstuffed Peppers

Unstuffed peppers are just what they sound like: Peppers, unstuffed and cooked in a slow cooker! So delicious, so easy, and freezer-friendly, too!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: ground turkey, Slow Cooker
Servings: 4
Calories: 619kcal
Author: Nick Quintero

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed chili flakes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 4 bell peppers chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ¼ cups brown rice
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown the turkey, crumbling with a wooden spoon. 
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 more minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and onion is soft. Season with the oregano, fennel seeds, chili flakes and ½ tsp. kosher salt, or to taste. 
  • Transfer the turkey and onions to a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker, followed by the bell peppers, rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and garlic powder. Stir in an additional ½-1 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste. Mix well to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 ½ to 4 hours, or until rice is tender.
  • Remove the lid and stir a few times. Fold in 1 cup of the cheese, then season to taste with additional salt. 
  • Divide among 4 meal prep containers and top each with 1 tbsp. of the remaining cheese. Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 1324mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4694IU | Vitamin C: 164mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 5mg
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