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Cozy Stuffed Pepper Soup Crockpot Recipe Easy Perfect Comfort Food

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A warm and hearty stuffed pepper soup made in the crockpot, perfect for cozy comfort food cravings with simple ingredients and slow-cooked flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (about 1 lb), diced (mix of red, green, and yellow)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add chopped onion and diced bell peppers to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute to avoid burning.
  3. Transfer the beef and veggie mixture to the crockpot, scraping the skillet to include browned bits.
  4. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours if short on time.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add more Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of sugar if desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Brown the beef and veggies before adding to the crockpot for deeper flavor. Add garlic last minute to avoid bitterness. For thicker broth, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Can substitute ground beef with lean turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Use vegetable broth and tofu or lentils for a vegetarian version. Adjust seasoning gradually.

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