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Savory Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Bell Peppers

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting dinner or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color, tops sliced off and seeds removed)
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped (thick-cut preferred)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the bell peppers by slicing the tops off and removing the seeds and membranes. Set aside the pepper tops for later or chop them finely for mixing into the filling.
  3. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
  4. Add olive oil if needed, then sauté the diced onion in the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if there’s too much.
  6. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix in the reserved chopped pepper tops and cooked bacon pieces. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper cavity, packing it down gently but not overfilling.
  8. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup (25 g) shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  9. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the peppers are tender but still hold shape and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven before serving.

Notes

If cheese browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Add a tablespoon of water to the baking dish if peppers seem too firm to create steam and speed tenderizing. Peppers can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking, adding a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from cold.

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