Stuffed Bell Pepper Stew

bmcnichol's Note:

I love stuffed peppers but hate all the work. This is a stew that takes like stuffed peppers. We love this stew!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• finely shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven brown beef and drain off fat.
2. Add the peppers to the browned meat and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
3. Cook rice following instructions on box.
4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients accept the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in rice and heat through.
5. Pour into bowls and top with mozzarella cheese if desired.

Reviews

[Kim127]

Nice filling soup! I was able to use 4 small green peppers from our garden to make this. I only had one can of tomato sauce so I added a small can of tomato paste and one small can of water. Also instead of canned diced tomatoes I uesed about 1 1/2 cups of fresh diced tomatoes. Great topped with the mozzarella cheese.

[BarbryT]

This is, for me, a great start. I totally love Stouf....'s stuffed peppers and am seeking to duplicate that taste. I shall add some sauteed onions and may try a bit of sugar in my next attempt (or in my leftovers). As is, it's lovely. (Ah, also, I used a red and an orange pepper--I couldn't find my green peppers.)

[Redsie]

This is so great to make when you don't have much time but have a craving for stuffed peppers!! At first, I thought there would be too much sauce, but turned out to be just the right amount!! Might add some Tabasco or hot peppers next time to add a bit of kick. This was a wonderful weeknight dish! Thanks bmnichol! :)