Description
Warm up with this Hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This delightful dish features vibrant bell peppers immersed in a savory broth, filled with ground beef, rice, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s not just a meal but a warm embrace that brings back cherished family memories. Enjoy every spoonful of this cozy classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the bell peppers and uncooked rice to the pot; stir for about 2 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables like zucchini or corn. Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative. Allow the soup to rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.