Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
These Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers combine the classic flavors of a juicy cheeseburger with tender bell peppers. Each pepper is loaded with seasoned ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, all drizzled with tangy BBQ sauce for an irresistible low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers any color
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan with bacon fat, sauté mushrooms and onions until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if desired.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, half the bacon, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Fill pepper halves with meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and remaining bacon.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.