Classic Stuffed Peppers

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As a child I never really cared for stuffed peppers. Instead of the Italian dressing mix, I also tried onion soup mix and used brown instant rice instead of white. We all...read more

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catwoman1275

on 2/28/2013

time

prep:

25 min

total:

1 hr 5 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

large onion, chopped

can (15 oz.) tomato sauce, divided

1-1/4

cups water, divided

Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 0.8-oz. env.) GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix

cup instant white rice, uncooked

large green peppers

Make It

BROWN meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup water and dressing mix. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.

MEANWHILE, heat oven to 400°F. Cut tops off peppers; discard seeds. Mix remaining tomato sauce and water in bottom of 9-inch baking dish. Add peppers; fill with meat mixture. Cover.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Spoon sauce from bottom of dish over peppers just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using lean ground beef.

Substitute

Prepare using frozen LOUIS RICH Pure Ground Turkey, thawed.

Note

Use remaining dry dressing mix to prepare dressing as directed on package, using half each of the vinegar, water and oil. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

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robynjojo

posted:5/5/2004

I also did not brown the meat before stuffing the peppers. I did half ground beef and half pork sausage. Also, when I went to buy the season packet all they had was italian so that is what I used. I can't imagine not using that now. Try your own variations to make it yours! I added mushrooms and diced tomatoes to the mixture. Wonder family favorite.

tinah40

posted:3/31/2004

This is a quick & easy recipe. Best of all it really is good!

valmike1

posted:3/16/2004

This recipe was excellent, I also did some inprovising.....I didn't brown the meat before stuffing the peppers so it wouldn't crumble when you cut into it and I added some Kraft shredded chedder cheese to the beef mixture, and then melted some on top after it was done. My family loved them!

libby31759

posted:11/30/2003

My Mom used to make stuffed peppers,but i never knew what she made them with. I ran across this recipe and tried it. It's almost just like Moms. I also had a problem finding the seasoning packet, so I improvised. I used seasoning I had in my kitchen, to my taste. Such as garlic, black pepper, salt, tumeric, ect. My family loved it, and made me the hit of the nite! Thanks Kraft.

rosemary430

posted:10/13/2003

This was my first time making stuffed peppers too. I also could not find the packet of seasoning at the store, so I had to leave it out. They came out good, but fell apart when you cut into them. My mom makes them different. She told me she fills them before cooking the meat and cooks them on the stovetop. Her filling comes out more solid. But they were pretty good.

a cook

posted:9/16/2003

a cook

posted:9/10/2003

This is the first time I have ever made stuffed peppers and they were wonderful. Thank you for the tip on boiling the peppers first. They turned out GREAT!!!!

a cook

posted:8/26/2003

Very good! I boiled the peppers for 3 min first, used basil, garlic, oregano tomato sauce, added garlic powder, onion powder, 6 oz of velveeta in mixture, used reg. rice, precooked it, topped with chedder when I took it out of the oven.

a cook

posted:8/3/2003

May I suggest placing the peppers in boiling water for 3 min befor filling and cooking avoiding peppers becomming to soft ,when cooking is done.

Stauff1

posted:7/30/2003

This recipe was very easy to make and even more delicious.