Description
These Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers are loaded with juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and savory seasonings—all packed inside tender bell peppers. It’s a low-carb twist on a classic comfort food that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!
Ingredients
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4 large bell peppers (any color)
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1 lb ground beef
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup diced onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ cup dill pickles, diced (optional)
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange them upright in a baking dish.
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Cook Beef & Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until browned and fragrant. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Combine Ingredients: Remove skillet from heat and stir in crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and diced pickles (if using).
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Stuff Peppers: Spoon the cheesy meat mixture evenly into each prepared bell pepper, pressing it down to fill tightly.
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Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are soft and the cheese is bubbly.
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Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
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For a low-fat version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
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Want it spicier? Add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne to the meat mixture.
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You can prep everything ahead and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
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Make it keto by skipping the pickles if they’re sweetened or using sugar-free ones.
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Bell peppers can vary in size—adjust filling quantities as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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