Ingredients
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- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 can Tomato sauce
- 4 cups Beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Cooked rice
- Shredded cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chopped green and red bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth; add Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with shredded cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with lentils or beans. Customize with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg