Best Traditional Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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TRADITIONAL STUFFED PEPPERS



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My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They're so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. -Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert on paper towels., In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, rice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into peppers. , Place in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

TRADITIONAL STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



Traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers image

Try using red, yellow, as well as green peppers for a nice presentation. What makes this recipe interesting are the spices--chili pepper and a hint of ground cloves. Sounds strange, but it's delicious.

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 bell peppers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 bell peppers, depending on size of pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 -2 minced garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, scant
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers. With sharp knife, remove white membrane inside peppers. Wash and pat dry.
  • Arrange peppers in baking pan. If one is uneven, slice a bit off the bottom to allow it to stand freely.
  • Brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
  • Add seasonings, tomatoes, and rice. Blend well. If too soupy, cook until some juice is cooked off.
  • Stuff peppers.
  • Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 542.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 25.1

TRADITIONAL STUFFED PEPPERS



TRADITIONAL STUFFED PEPPERS image

Categories     Pepper     Bake

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large green peppers
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover w/water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 min. Drain and rinse in cold water. Invert on paper towels. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drian. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, rice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into peppers. Place ina n ungreased shallow 2 qt baking dish. Drizzle w/remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 min or until peppers are tender. Yield: 2 servings.

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