Description
A hearty and flavorful Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup that combines ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice into a comforting one-pot meal. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner with customizable toppings like sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 30 ounces diced tomatoes (2 standard 15-ounce cans)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Instant Pot: Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot to get it heated up for cooking the beef.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the hot Instant Pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and broken into small pieces, about 5 minutes.
- Remove cooked beef: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned beef to a bowl, leaving the drippings in the Instant Pot.
- Sauté the onion: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and just beginning to brown, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add peppers and seasonings: Stir in diced green and red bell peppers, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Add liquids and rice: Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked rice, and add the bay leaf. Return the cooked beef to the pot and stir everything together well.
- Pressure cook the soup: Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- Natural pressure release: When the cooking cycle finishes, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before carefully venting any remaining pressure.
- Finish the soup: Remove the lid, stir the soup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and remove the bay leaf.
- Serve with toppings: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of sour cream, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content.
- Brown the beef thoroughly for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, cook the rice separately and add it at the end.
- Adjust toppings based on dietary preferences or omit for a simpler soup.
