Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ½ cup finely-diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, NOT drained
  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instruction

  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the peppers are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-10 more minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.