# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meats
04 - 1 lb ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or chicken)
→ Sauce & Seasonings
05 - 1 cup tomato sauce
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
09 - 1 tsp chili powder
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Optional Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Place bell peppers upright in a baking dish, trimming bottoms if necessary to keep them standing.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart, cooking about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
05 - Incorporate tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Fill each bell pepper evenly with the beef mixture.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar over peppers, and bake uncovered for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
09 - Optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving while hot.
