Name: Stuffed Pepper Stew with a Crisp Garden Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 lb beef (lean, ground or steak (cubed)); 1/2 onion (chopped); 1 small red bell pepper (chopped); 1 small green bell pepper (chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups swansons unsalted beef broth; 14.5 oz no salt added diced tomatoes (14.5-oz can ); 8 oz no salt tomato sauce (8-oz can ); 1/2 cup water; 1/4 tsp pepper; 4 cups mixed lettuce (such as romaine and iceberg); 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced); 1 small carrot (shredded); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (optional)

Stuffed Pepper Stew with a Crisp Garden Salad

This hearty Stuffed Pepper Stew is a perfect comfort dish, packed with lean ground beef and colorful vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Paired with a fresh garden salad, this meal offers a balanced and nutritious dining experience, ideal for a heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly diet.