Description
Hearty stuffed pepper soup brings comforting Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Packed with ground beef, bell peppers, and rich tomato broth, you’ll savor each spoonful of this satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups beef broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Canned and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a robust pot over medium heat, then introduce ground beef. Crumble meat while cooking until it transforms into a rich, caramel-brown color. Eliminate surplus grease through careful draining.
- Incorporate diced onion, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for 6-7 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, robust tomato sauce, hearty beef broth, and classic Italian herbs like oregano and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Bring liquid to a gentle simmer and allow soup to develop depth for approximately 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Fold cooked rice into the soup, ensuring even distribution. Allow mixture to harmonize for an additional 5 minutes, letting rice absorb surrounding flavors.
- Ladle steaming soup into bowls, creating an inviting presentation. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and make the soup healthier.
- Consider using ground turkey as a lighter protein alternative for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline the cooking process and save time in the kitchen.
- Experiment with different rice varieties like brown rice or quinoa for added nutritional value and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-32 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg