Mini Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 24 mini bell peppers, tops removed and seeded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir until everything is evenly combined.
4. Add the shredded cheese and parsley and stir until the cheese is melted.
5. Fill each mini bell pepper with the beef mixture and place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Mini bell peppers are a great way to enjoy the flavor of bell peppers without the hassle of cutting them into slices.
• Stuffed peppers are a great way to use up ground beef or other ground meats that you have on hand.
• This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by substituting the ground beef for cooked lentils, beans, or quinoa.
• Mini bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.