Stuffed Pepper Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
5 cups reduced sodium beef broth 
½ lb. extra lean ground beef 
¼ cup rice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil 
½ cup carrots Washed, peeled and diced
½ cups onionPeeled, washed, and finely chopped.
1 green bell pepperWashed, trimmed and diced.
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup canned no added salt chopped stewed tomatoes. 
2 cups no added salt tomato sauce

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat oil over medium high heat in large pot.  Add ground beef and cook until browned on all sides.  Reduce heat and add onions, carrots, pepper. Cook until onions are translucent. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
2Add broth, brown sugar, tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, rice and black pepper. Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender.  (about 2 hours). 
3Just before serving add peas and heat through.  Remove bay leaves and serve. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF soy sauce. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates