# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds discarded
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meat
04 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Sauce and Seasonings
05 - 1 cup tomato sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Other
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Place the hollowed bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up while cooking until fully browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Ladle the beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the peppers if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese melts and peppers become tender.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
