Traeger Kitchen
Roasted Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time
20
Minutes
Cook Time
1
Hours
Serves
4 - 6
People
Effort
What's this?
Load your peppers with some hearty flavor. Homemade Sloppy Joe filling loaded into bell peppers, baked over cherry wood and topped with melted cheese. The sloppier the better with this recipe.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
3 Clove garlic, minced
1 Pound ground beef
To Taste salt and pepper
1 Cup tomato sauce
1/3 Cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
4 Bell Peppers, Halved (lengthwise)
1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
As Needed green onion, diced
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper and brown.3
Reduce heat to low and stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Let simmer until slightly thickened.4
Divide the mixture evenly into 8 pepper halves and top with cheese.5
Arrange peppers directly on grill grate and roast until peppers are tender, about 45 minutes.6
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!