Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers

Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers sound absolutely mouthwatering! Here’s a simple recipe to create them:

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, if you prefer)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your cheese of choice)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly season the insides with salt and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
3. Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add Vegetables: To the same skillet, add the chopped onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until the veggies soften, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Mix in Bacon and BBQ Sauce: Stir in the crumbled bacon and BBQ sauce. Let it all cook together for another 2-3 minutes. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the beef mixture into each of the prepared bell peppers. Pack them tightly so they hold their shape.
7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
8. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender. For a crispy cheese topping, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
9. Serve: Remove from the oven and let the stuffed peppers cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers!