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Savory Loaded BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with smoky BBQ ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color, red or orange preferred for sweetness)
  • 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside to drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef to skillet with onions and garlic. Break up with spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Stir in smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and stir in BBQ sauce and crumbled bacon. Mix well to coat meat evenly.
  7. Spoon beef mixture evenly into hollowed bell peppers, packing gently but not too tight.
  8. Top each stuffed pepper with about 1/4 cup (25 g) shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Tent loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers are tender but still hold shape.
  11. Let peppers rest for a few minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Tent peppers with foil during baking to keep them tender but not mushy. Cook bacon separately until crisp for best texture. Drain excess fat from beef to avoid soggy filling. Let peppers rest after baking to set filling. Optional toppings include fresh parsley, chives, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.

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Keywords: stuffed peppers, BBQ, bacon, cheeseburger, ground beef, easy dinner, weeknight meal, smoky, cheesy

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