Description
This flavorful Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef or turkey, vibrant bell peppers, rice, and savory spices cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Vegetables and Liquids
- 3 Bell Peppers (2 red and 1 green), chopped
- 5 cups Beef Broth (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 3/4 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
- 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Meat and Seasonings: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the ground beef or turkey along with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Ingredients and Prepare for Pressure Cooking: Turn off the Instant Pot. Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits. Add the chopped bell peppers, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and uncooked rice. Stir everything together, then secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Pressure Cook the Soup: Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. After the cooking time finishes, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before performing a quick release by opening the valve.
- Serve and Enjoy: Open the lid carefully, stir the soup, and serve immediately for a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use either lean ground beef or turkey depending on your preference for a leaner or richer taste.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt, since the broth and Worcestershire sauce add flavor.
- For a thicker soup, you can reduce the broth by using 4 to 4.5 cups instead of 5 cups.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- If you prefer a milder pepper flavor, deseed the bell peppers before chopping.
