Description
This fun twist on two comfort food favorites combines tangy Sloppy Joe filling with sweet, tender bell peppers. Each pepper is stuffed with saucy ground beef, baked until soft, and finished with a melty cheese topping. It’s a clever, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
4 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly oil a baking dish and place halved peppers cut side up.
In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
Spoon mixture into pepper halves and top with cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 / half
- Sugar: 6g / half
- Sodium: 600mg / half
- Fat: 15g / half
- Carbohydrates: 10g / half
- Protein: 18g / half