Description
A hearty and comforting soup that captures all the flavors of classic stuffed bell peppers. Made with ground beef, tender rice, bell peppers, and a rich tomato base, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced bell peppers, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, basil, and cumin. Cook for 3–4 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
- Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add uncooked rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Substitute brown rice but increase cooking time by 10 minutes.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or carrots for more texture.
- Include red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Use cooked rice and add during the last 5 minutes to reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
