Description
Juicy seasoned beef, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar stuffed into colorful bell peppers for a low-carb weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup dill pickles, diced (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange them upright in a baking dish.
- 3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned and fragrant. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 4. Remove skillet from heat and stir in crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and diced pickles (if using).
- 5. Spoon the cheesy meat mixture evenly into each prepared bell pepper, pressing it down to fill tightly.
- 6. 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.
- 7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!