Slow-Cooker Enchilada Soup

olive oil

large yellow onion, diced

small green or red bell pepper, diced

garlic, minced

coarse salt and fresh black pepper

Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chiles with the juices

low-sodium beef broth

+ ½ cups corn

corn tortillas, cut into small cubes

chili powder like McCormick

ground cumin

oregano (preferably Mexican), crushed between fingertips

+ ¼ pounds lean ground beef

brown or white rice

+ ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey jack, plus more for serving

sour cream, for serving

corn tortilla chips, for serving