Description
This Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup combines ground beef, Italian sausage, bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onions, green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic until tender and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until the meat is fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Place the cooked meat and vegetable mixture into your Crockpot or slow cooker, distributing evenly.
- Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked brown or cauliflower rice.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally garnish with shredded cheese and fresh parsley.
- In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, cook onions, garlic, and peppers until translucent (about 2 minutes). Add the ground beef and sausage, cooking until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain grease.
- Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-60 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the cooked rice and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can be adapted to be low-carb by substituting cauliflower rice.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Stuffed Pepper Soup, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Slow Cooker Soup