Stuffed Pepper Soup with Beef and Sausage - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced, ribs and seeds removed
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced, ribs and seeds removed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish