Description
Juicy stuffed peppers filled with ground beef, mushrooms, bacon, BBQ sauce, and melted cheese. A hearty, flavorful twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, then add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, crumbled bacon, and half of the BBQ sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Fill each pepper with the beef mixture, leaving space at the top for cheese. Arrange peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until melted.
- Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce before serving.
Notes
For softer peppers, blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes before stuffing. These peppers can be made ahead, stored in the fridge, and reheated. Serve with salad, roasted potatoes, or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American