Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • Brown beef in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, then drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat and set aside.
  • Return skillet to heat and sauté onions until softened and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place beef and onions in slow cooker, then add in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, rice and bell peppers.
  • Season with oregano and basil and add in bay leaf.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-8.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, then ladle into serving bowls and serve hot.