Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef (browned and crumbled on the stovetop and drained)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 sweet yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 30 oz. chicken broth ((two-15-oz. cans) or about 4 cups)
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce ((not paste, make sure it's sauce))
  • 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 tsp. oregano (can use Italian seasoning)
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 cup uncooked Minute Brand Rice WAIT TO ADD ((Minute Rice is parboiled rice that is dried))
  • Mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Add everything to the slow cooker EXCEPT THE RICE. Stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • When the cooking time is done add the uncooked minute rice. Stir.
  • Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes more.
  • Stir and serve.
  • Serve topped with mozzarella cheese if desired.