Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Enjoy all the bold flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger in a creative, low-carb way! These stuffed peppers are packed with juicy ground beef, smoky bacon, mushrooms, and gooey cheese, all enhanced with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. A perfect meal for any occasion!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Foil
Ingredients
Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers any color
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the insides with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Evenly divide the beef mixture among the hollowed-out peppers.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicy twist, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture. You can also swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.