Slow Cooker Easy Spicy Sausage Soup

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 lb spicy bulk sausage (casings removed)
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes and green chilies
• 14 1/2 ounces green beans
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup instant rice, uncooked

1. Combine the beef, sausage, and onions together, and roll into balls.
2. Spray Crockpot with pam and place meatballs inside.
3. Mix together the remaining ingredients (but NOT the rice!) and pour over the meatballs.
4. Cover, cook on low 6-8 hours.
5. 20 minute Before serving, stir in the rice and replace the lid.
6. Enjoy!

extra lean ground beef, sausage, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, salt, oregano, garlic, tomatoes, green beans, chili powder, instant rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-easy-spicy-sausage-soup-370006 (may not work)