Slow Cooker Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• Red bell pepper

  Sweet, raw

  4 medium or 476g

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  1 lb or 453g

• Onions

  Raw

  ½ cup, chopped or 80g

• Plain Bread Crumbs

  Winco Foods

  ½ cup or 45g

• Ketchup

  Low sodium

  ⅓ cup or 80g

• Egg

  Whole, fresh eggs

  1 large or 50g

• Worcestershire sauce

  1 tbsp or 17g

• Parsley

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp or 0.5g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  1 tsp or 3g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Russet potatoes

  Flesh and skin, raw

  8 Potato medium or 1.7kg

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  ½ cup or 118g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 2g

• Onion powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Sour cream

  Cultured

  ¼ cup or 58g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  3 tbsp or 43g

Directions

1. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove any seeds inside, discard tops and seeds.
2. In a medium bowl combine the ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix until combined then divide mixture between bell peppers. Set aside.
3. Line the bottom of your slow cooker with the cubed potatoes (make sure it's an even layer), then add the 1/2 cup water and sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp garlic powder and onion powder. Place the stuffed peppers on top of the potatoes and cover with the lid. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
4. The potatoes will be done when they are fork tender. Use tongs to remove the peppers and carefully tip over to allow any fat to drain out and discard. If desired, place the stuffed peppers in a small baking dish and top with ketchup and pop under your broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Meanwhile mash the potatoes (no need to drain the cooking liquid). Add the sour cream and butter and continue to mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
6. Recipe by: Shawn Syphus | I Wash You Dry (source: https://iwashyoudry.com/slow-cooker-meatloaf-stuffed-peppers-mashed-potatoes/)