# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops removed, seeds discarded
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 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if required)
08 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Optional Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Arrange bell peppers upright in a baking dish; trim bottoms if necessary so they stand steadily.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if present.
04 - Add chopped onion and minced 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 slightly.
06 - Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the prepared bell peppers.
07 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each stuffed pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
