Slow Cooker Beef Patties with Bell Peppers
Juicy beef patties cooked with sweet bell peppers in a slow cooker for an easy, comforting meal that can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4-6 pieces beef patties (fresh or frozen) Use leaner or regular ground beef patties as preferred.
- 2-3 pieces medium bell peppers (any colors) Red and yellow bell peppers are sweeter; green peppers work as well.
- 1 piece medium onion (yellow or white) Gives sweetness and flavor.
- 2-4 cloves garlic (minced or sliced) Adjust according to personal taste.
- to taste salt Adjust based on dietary preferences.
- to taste black pepper For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or taco seasoning Choose based on desired flavor profile.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the raw beef patties in the slow cooker in a single layer, allowing slight overlap.
- Slice the bell peppers into strips and scatter them around the patties.
- Add chopped onion and garlic around the patties.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and your chosen seasoning.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until patties are cooked through and peppers are tender.
- If too liquidy at the end, crack the lid for the last 20-30 minutes on warm.
Serving
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or in buns with the juices poured over.
Notes
For meal prep, slice vegetables the night before or layer everything in the slow cooker insert and refrigerate overnight. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.