Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 peppers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked barley
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 ounce
  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 6 bell peppers

Instructions
 

  • Lightly coat the inside of a 6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Cut tops off bell peppers, remove stems and seeds.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, barley, 1 cup cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Spoon filling into each bell pepper cavity until full. Place peppers in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours, or until peppers are tender and beef is cooked through.
  • Uncover and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese when 30 minutes is remaining to melt.
  • Serve immediately. Drizzle with sour cream or salsa as desired.