Ingredients

2 lb lean ground beef or turkey

2 green, yellow or red bell peppers, diced

1 onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 carton (32 oz) beef-flavored broth

1 cup water

2 Tbsp packed Domino brown sugar

2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

4 cups cooked rice

Shredded cheese, optional

 

Instructions:

Spray the insides of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Brown the ground meat in a skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Place the drained meat in the crock pot.

Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the rice and cheese.

Cover; cook on Low for 7-8 hours.

When about 30 minutes are left in cooking time, stir in cooked rice. Cover and cook for 30 minutes longer.

Serve soup topped with cheese.