Stuffed Pepper Soup

Recipe courtesy of Cheryl Johnson

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 green peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
29 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup whole-grain rice, not instant
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the oil and brown the ground beef.
2. Add the onions and green peppers and cook for about 4 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
3. Add the tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper.
4. Add the rice and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.