Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Preheat the oven to 400F. To prep the bell peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers, then rub them with salt and olive oil and warm them in a microwave for 5 minutes. To prepare the beef mixture: Sauté garlic, onion, celery, and carrot in a pan until softened. Then add about 3 tbsp of tomato paste. Add ground beef, cook it through, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the beef mixture into the bell peppers and top with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake them in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!