# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Other
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 60 grams shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Arrange the hollowed bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes, then incorporate garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 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; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Distribute the meat mixture evenly into each prepared bell pepper.
07 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove foil, sprinkle each pepper with cheddar cheese if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until cheese melts and peppers become tender.
09 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
