Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 sweet yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
30 oz chicken broth
15 oz can tomato sauce
14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 tsp oregano (or Italian seasoning)
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup uncooked Minute Rice
Instructions
Instructions:
Combine Ingredients: In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Cook on Low: Cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours.
Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked Minute Rice, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve: Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese, if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 8-12 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes – 12 hours 20 minutes
Yields: 6-8 servings