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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe Easy and Cozy

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A cozy and easy slow cooker soup featuring ground beef, roasted bell peppers, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef, preferably 85% lean
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, fire-roasted optional
  • 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth, homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon)
  • 1 cup (about 115 g) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring often to avoid burning garlic.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend flavors.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until peppers are tender but not mushy and broth has thickened slightly.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the soup. Cover again to let the cheese melt.
  7. Once cheese has melted, gently stir if desired or leave layered with melty pockets on top. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if using.

Notes

Brown the beef before slow cooking to add flavor. Add cheddar cheese in the last 15 minutes to avoid rubbery texture. Fresh peppers should be firm to avoid mushiness. Adjust salt near the end to prevent over-salting. For thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes. Optional lemon juice or apple cider vinegar brightens flavors before serving.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, ground beef soup, stuffed pepper soup, easy dinner, comfort food, cheddar cheese soup, weeknight meal

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