Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
A delicious twist on stuffed peppers, combining the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and mushrooms for a mouthwatering meal.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers Any color, tops removed and seeds cleaned
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean recommended
- 8 slices bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mushrooms Chopped small
- 1 onion Diced
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite brand
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Divided
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Extras
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds. Place them in a baking dish and pre-cook in the oven for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and chopped mushrooms to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bacon bits, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, top with diced tomatoes, lettuce, or pickle slices.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese. These stuffed peppers are great for meal prep and taste even better the next day!