11/01/2025
Stuffed Pepper Soup
(aka: âI wanted stuffed peppers but couldnât be bothered to actually stuff anythingâ)
Ingredients (because apparently weâre making soup now)
⢠1 lb ground beef â because nothing says âcomfortâ like cow in a pot
⢠2 cups diced bell peppers, various colors â because weâre fancy like that
⢠1 onion, chopped â tears included, no extra charge
⢠3 cloves garlic, minced â because vampires are still a thing, right?
⢠1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes â because fresh tomatoes are too much work
⢠1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce â the glue that holds this chaos together
⢠4 cups beef broth â or whatever boxed mystery liquid you have on hand
⢠1 cup cooked rice â leftover Chinese takeout rice? Perfect.
⢠1 tsp salt â to season your regrets
⢠½ tsp black pepper â for a little kick of âmehâ
⢠1 tsp paprika â because color = flavor, right?
⢠½ tsp dried oregano â the herb that says âI triedâ
Directions (aka: how to turn laziness into dinner)
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain the fat, or donât. Live your truth.
2. Toss in the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook until they stop looking raw and start looking like effort.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Basically, dump in all the cans.
4. Bring to a boil like your temper, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes while you question your life choices.
5. Add the cooked rice, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Simmer for another 10 minutes because apparently weâre committed now.
6. Serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if youâre feeling extra or trying to impress someone who already knows you used canned everything.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (if you move like a caffeinated squirrel)
Cook Time: 30 minutes (aka: just enough time to scroll your entire feed)
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 (or 2 if youâre emotionally eating)
Calories: 250 per serving, but whoâs counting?