Sloppy Joe Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Classic sloppy joe filling made with seasoned ground beef in a tangy tomato sauce, stuffed into tender baked bell peppers for a hearty, hands-free twist on a comfort food favorite.

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   preheat 10 min

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow at least 10 minutes for the oven to fully come to temperature before placing the peppers inside. While the oven heats, begin prepping your ingredients.

2. 2

   Prep the Bell Peppers

   prep 5 min

   Halve the bell peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside until the filling is ready.

3. 3

   Cook the Beef and Onion

   cook 8 min

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, for 6–8 minutes until the beef is browned and no pink remains and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

4. 4

   Make the Sloppy Joe Sauce

   cook 5 min

   Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.

5. 5

   Fill and Bake the Peppers

   cook 30 min

   Spoon the sloppy joe filling evenly into each pepper half, mounding it slightly. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, until the peppers are tender when pierced with a fork. If using cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until melted and bubbly.

6. 6

   Rest and Serve

   serve 5 min

   Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the stuffed peppers rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly so it stays neatly inside the pepper when plated. Serve hot directly from the baking dish.