Pioneer Woman's Hamburger Soup

This is another great recipe to make in the wonder oven.  You'll see that most of the things you already make in your slow cooker can be adapted.  Just make sure it's something you can boil, on the stove, with the lid ON, for 15 minutes before putting it into the wonder oven.

Pioneer Woman's Hamburger Soup

2 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 whole large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can whole tomatoes 14.5 oz
3 cups beef stock or beef broth, or more as needed
1 whole yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 whole green bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 whole carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
5 whole red potatoes, cut into chunks
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp ground oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more to taste)

Preparation:

In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the onion, celery and garlic.  Remove the pot from the heat and drain off the fat.  Discard the fat once it cools.

Return the pot to the heat and add the rest of the ingredients.  Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat, then cover the pot and simmer the soup for 15-20 more minutes until potatoes are tender but not overly mushy.

NOTE:  This soup only takes about 20 minutes to cook, BUT if you're wanting to take it to a pot luck, or want to make it early and eat later, just let it boil on the stove with the lid ON for 15 minutes and then put it in the wonder oven.

Soup should be somewhat thick, but if you'd like it to be more soupy, add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through.  Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed.

Serve with crusty bread.