# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers (any color)
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meats
04 - 1 lb ground beef (450 g) or ground turkey for lighter option
→ Sauce and Seasonings
05 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) tomato sauce
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Toppings
14 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (60 g)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the bell peppers upright.
02 - Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
05 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
06 - Arrange the prepared bell peppers upright in the baking dish and spoon the meat mixture evenly into each pepper.
07 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each pepper, and bake uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Allow the stuffed peppers to cool for a few minutes before serving.
