Description
Stuffed Pepper Soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a warm and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This easy-to-make one-pot dish combines the rich flavors of lean ground beef, fresh bell peppers, and rice in a savory tomato-based broth. In just under an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. The versatility of this recipe allows for various ingredient swaps, making it easy to customize to your taste preferences. Whether served with crusty bread or topped with cheese, each bowl delivers a delightful blend of comfort and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil until soft; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar (if using), and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add cooked rice and parsley; heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg