# 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 - 450 grams lean ground beef
→ Sauce & Seasonings
05 - 240 milliliters tomato sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Other
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 60 grams shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking.
02 - Stand the hollowed bell peppers upright in a suitable baking dish.
03 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink, approximately 5 to 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. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
06 - Spoon the prepared beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper cavity.
07 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil, optionally sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese atop each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts and peppers are tender.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy.
