Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers 3 large bell peppers any color 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (15-ounce) can sloppy joe sauce (or make your own) 1/2 to 1 cup cheese I used triple cheddar Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the membrane and seeds with a spoon. (I like to leave the stem on the peppers for two reasons - They look pretty and it keeps the filling from running out of the end. Just don't eat the stem.) Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the peppers in the dish. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease away and add the sloppy joe sauce. Mix to combine then spoon the meat mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender to your liking. Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Top with the desired amount of cheese and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to until the cheese has melted. Notes This makes a great freezer meal! Simply prepare up until the baking step then freeze.