Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 lg. onion, diced

1 cup uncooked or 2 cups cooked rice

1 can hunts flavored diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)

1 can tomato sauce (14.5 oz. can)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp basil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 box chicken stock (32 oz.)

2 cups water

2 tbsp. powdered beef stock

3 bell peppers

cheese for topping (optional)

fresh cracked black pepper for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot coated with cooking spray, over medium-high heat, brown the grown beef with the onions and rice.

2. Meanwhile dice your peppers into small ½" pieces, set side. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, chicken stock, water, and powdered beef stock, then allow it to come to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, cover and allow it to cook 20 minutes then add the peppers and allow it to cook another 20-30 minutes (some types of rice may need longer cooking times). Serve with cheese on top (optional). Serve 6 (or 3 hungry bikers).

Bon Appetit!