Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: stuffed pepper soup, bell pepper soup, hearty soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers (any color), chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• Optional: shredded cheese or fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and cooked rice.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve hot with cheese or parsley if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
• Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.

Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the beef with aromatics builds deep flavor, while rice and peppers make the soup hearty and satisfying. The tomato base ties everything together, delivering the classic stuffed pepper taste in a simple, spoonable form.