Description
A comforting and hearty soup inspired by classic stuffed peppers, combining ground beef, rice, and sweet bell peppers in a savory tomato broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 small onion, diced
3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, break apart with a spoon, cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in cooked rice and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Optional additions include corn or beans for extra texture.
Quinoa can be used instead of rice for a different twist.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat gently on stove or microwave, stirring occasionally.
Slow cooker option: brown beef and sauté onions first, then cook all ingredients except rice on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours; stir in cooked rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
