Slow cooker

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup 🫑🍲

A simple slow-cooker version of stuffed pepper soup that’s hearty and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2–3 bell peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add to slow cooker
   Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
3. Season
   Stir in Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
4. Cook
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. Add rice
   Stir in the cooked rice during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese if desired.

Tips ✨

• Use brown rice or cauliflower rice as an alternative.
• Add carrots or celery for extra vegetables.
• This soup freezes well for later meals.

If you want, I can also give you a super creamy slow cooker stuffed pepper soup 🧀 or a no-rice low-carb version.