Begin by browning
1 lb. ground beef
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion
*if your slow cooker has a saute function or can be set on your stovetop, this can be done in the slow cooker itself*
Next, chop up
4 medium peppers of your choice
4 medium fresh tomatoes
To the slow cooker add
The cooked meat mixture
Chopped tomatoes and peppers
(2) 15 oz. cans stewed tomatoes, or diced
(1) 15 oz. can tomato sauce
4 Cups water
1 box Zatarains rice pilaf with seasoning packet