Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers (any color), halved & seeds removed

1 lb ground beef

4 slices bacon, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend)

Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional: pickles or jalapeños for topping

Olive oil for cooking

 

Instructions:

1. Prep the Peppers:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place pepper halves in a baking dish, cut-side up. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and roast for 15 minutes to soften.

2. Cook the Filling:
In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and mushrooms in bacon fat until softened (about 5 minutes).
Add garlic, cook 1 more minute.

3. Add the Beef:
Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
Stir in cooked bacon and barbecue sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

4. Stuff the Peppers:
Spoon the cheeseburger mixture into each pre-roasted pepper half.
Top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

5. Finish & Serve:
Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and top with pickles, jalapeños, or even a dollop of mayo or mustard if desired.