# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meats
04 - 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey or chicken)
→ Sauce and 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange bell peppers upright in a baking dish, trimming bottoms if necessary to stand evenly.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up during cooking and draining excess fat if needed.
04 - Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 4-5 minutes to thicken.
06 - Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
