Slow Cooker Minced Beef, Carrot and Pea Stuffed Peppers

Servings

Cooking time may not change in direct proportion to servings.

Recommended slow-cooker size: 3.5 litre

• 3.5-litre slow cooker
• Large frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Sharp knife
• Chopping board

• 4 large red or yellow peppers peppers
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato purée
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 250 ml beef stock
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 250 g cooked long-grain rice, cooled slightly
• 150 g frozen peas
• 80 g mature Cheddar, grated
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Cook the rice according to the packet instructions if it is not already cooked. Drain well and set aside while you prepare the filling.