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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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These Instant Pot stuffed bell peppers are a quick and easy meal, packed with seasoned ground meat, rice, and topped with cheese. A great option for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup water (for Instant Pot)

Instructions

  1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  2. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the ‘Sauté’ function. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing them tightly.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the stuffed peppers upright in the pot, stacking them if necessary.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  8. Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the Instant Pot and place them on a serving plate. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
  10. Close the Instant Pot lid again and use the ‘Sauté’ function to melt the cheese for about 2 minutes. Alternatively, you can melt the cheese under a broiler.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini to the filling mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • If you like your peppers more tender, increase the cook time by 2-3 minutes.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, stuffed bell peppers, quick dinner, ground beef, rice, cheese

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