I Turned Leftover Sloppy Joe’s Into Stuffed Peppers—So Good! 😊

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while mozzarella is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.

In a skillet, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until heated through.

Fill each bell pepper with the sloppy joe mixture, packing it tightly.

Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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