# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds discarded
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, 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
# How to make it:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Arrange bell peppers upright in a baking dish; trim bottoms if necessary to ensure they stand securely.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles; drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir finely chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Mix in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper cavity.
07 - Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over peppers, then bake uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
