Traditional Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 7 Photos

Traditional Stuffed Peppers

By: Karen Gentry 
"'My husband, Steve, loves these stuffed peppers,' says Karen Gentry of Somerset, Kentucky. 'They're so filling and easy to prepare. I like to serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by janherself   view full review
This is a good traditional receipe, but you don't have to cook everything seperately. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by HODDIE   view full review
This recipe is identical to mine (and I *love* my stuffed peppers) except for one little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Emily   view full review
My first time making a stuffed pepper and it was simple as can be! Came out great. I opted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by chickysmama   view full review
I don't usually like green peppers but this was great! Tasted just like Grandma used to make. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by Lindsay   view full review
These were so good! I added more garlic powder, salt and pepper and used brown rice. I may...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Good basic recipe. I used red, yellow or orange peppers and I add a cup of shredded sharp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by yummy   view full review
I made this for my family and found it very plain and disapointing. After following the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by Jenny20   view full review
Very simple tasty recipe. I altered it a little, I used lean ground turkey instead of beef,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by Sumchelle   view full review
A perennial favorite. The only thing I do differently is top 'em with Mozzarella cheese for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Linda   view full review
A traditional family favourite. I garnished these with mozzarella, parsley and cracked pepper...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Stuffed Peppers

See how to make delicious, beefy stuffed bell peppers.

Stuffed Green Peppers I

See how to make 5-star stuffed peppers.

Pickled Peppers

See how to make pickled peppers in a delicious and versatile vinegar brine.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States