Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers (Low-Carb & Family Friendly) By Miriam Rees
If you’re craving the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger but want to skip the bun, these Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers are the perfect solution. They have all the savory goodness of a classic burger packed into a colorful bell pepper and baked until hot and delicious.
This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve guests. Best of all, it’s low-carb, high-protein, and incredibly satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like a cheeseburger without the bun
- Easy to prepare
- Great for meal prep
- Family friendly
- Low-carb and protein-packed
- Freezes well
Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Place the pepper halves in a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
Step 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned.
Step 4
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Step 5
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and crumbled bacon.
Step 6
Remove from heat and mix in half of the cheddar cheese.
Step 7
Fill each pepper half with the beef mixture.
Step 8
Top with the remaining cheese.
Step 9
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Optional Burger Toppings
Want even more cheeseburger flavor?
Try adding:
- Diced pickles
- Sliced avocado
- Sugar-free ketchup
- Mustard
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce after baking
Homemade Burger Seasoning
Skip the store-bought seasoning packets and make your own.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and use in the beef mixture.
Store extra seasoning in an airtight container.
Make-Ahead Tips
These stuffed peppers are excellent for meal prep.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
They also freeze beautifully for future meals.
Final Thoughts
When comfort food cravings hit, you don’t have to abandon your low-carb lifestyle. These Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers deliver all the flavors you love while keeping carbs low and satisfaction high.
Juicy beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tender peppers make this a recipe you’ll want to put on repeat.
