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One-Pot Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with stuffed pepper soup, topped with white rice, shredded cheese, and parsley.
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Get all the comforting flavor of classic stuffed peppers in a hearty, easy soup. This one-pot recipe uses ground beef, rice, and a rich tomato broth, making it a perfect, quick family dinner for cold nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, green pepper, and red pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the uncooked white rice and the water. Return the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Ladle the hearty ground beef soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and shredded cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Using pre-cooked rice will reduce the cook time significantly, but you may need to add less water initially.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 cup of the beef broth with dry red wine and let it cook down before adding the tomatoes.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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