1Green Bell Pepperstem and seeds removed, pepper finely chopped
1/2tsp.Italian Seasoning
2clovesGarlicminced
1tbsp.Brown Sugar
1tsp.Tomato Paste
1canTomato Sauce15 oz. can
2cupsBeef Broth
1cupCooked Ricewhite or brown
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized deep saucepan (or a small dutch oven**) over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through, crumbling the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
Stir in green pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender.
Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
Uncover and stir in the cooked rice. Cook for 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot!
Notes
*80/20 or 90/10 ground beef is recommended**The dutch oven used in these photos is a 3.5 qt. dutch oven. Any saucepan or dutch oven sized from 3.5 qts. - 5 qts. will work!