Servings: 10

2 pounds ground turkey or beef 2 pounds ground turkey or beef
2 quarts water 2 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cooked long grain rice (or 1 cup uncooked rice and 1 ½ cup water) 2 cups cooked long grain rice (or 1 cup uncooked rice and 1 ½ cup water)
2 cups chopped green peppers 2 cups chopped green peppers
1/4 cup packed brown sugar (optional) ¼ cup packed brown sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a Dutch oven cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain.
Stir in the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Sprinkle with cheese when serving if desired.