Seriously, Stuffed Pepper Soup Just Became My Winter Obsession🍲❄️

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is more nutritious, while brown rice is typically cheaper.

Chop the medium yellow onion.

Dice 1 cup of red bell pepper and 1 cup of yellow bell pepper.

Dice 1 cup of green bell pepper and 1 seeded hot pepper.

Warm 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add 1 lb of lean ground beef and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it up until browned and vegetables are softened.

Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Stir in 14 oz of tomato sauce and 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes with their juices.

Add 4 cups of low or no sodium chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 2 cups of cooked long grain rice and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.

Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.

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