Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice (cooked according to package directions)
  • 1 lb spicy pork sausage

  • 1 lb ground sirloin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 green peppers (diced (3 cups))
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced (3 cups)
)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (minced
)
  • 16 oz cans tomato sauce

  • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 32 oz fat free beef broth

  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instruction

  • In a large pot heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add beef and sausage. Cook until browned. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon olive oil and add onions and green pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook for 30 seconds. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and browned meat. Bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer at least 30 minutes.
  • If you plan on having leftovers, don't add the rice to the pot of soup. Just add it to each individual bowl.
  • Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in an airtight covered container.