3 large bell peppers
3/4 pound ground beef
25 slices of pepperoni
1 medium onion, diced
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup water
spices: Italian seasoning blend, dried basil, and oregano - to taste
Parmesan, Romano, or Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Remove the seeds and ribs. Cut the pepperoni into quarters.

When meat is browned, add the pepperoni and stir till heated through. Drain off the grease.

Add onions and cook just until becoming tender. Add garlic and spices. Mix well.

Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir and simmer 5 minutes to let flavors blend.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.

Stuff each pepper half with the meat sauce until nicely rounded over the tops. Top with shredded cheese and bake in a shallow baking dish about 15 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted and beginning to bubble around the edges.

For variety, add other favorite pizza topping ingredients, such as sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts, anchovies, etc. if desired.