Love burgers? Skip the bun. Use a bell pepper instead.
These taste exactly like a cheeseburger. Beef. Cheddar. Onion. Pickles. A drizzle of special sauce. The pepper gets sweet and tender in the oven. Low-carb. High-flavor. Absolutely wild.
Serves 4.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat and Prep Peppers
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice tops off peppers. Remove seeds and membranes.
Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Add 2 tbsp water to the dish (steams them).
Cook the Filling
In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain fat.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in ½ cup cheddar and diced pickles.
Stuff the Peppers
Spoon filling into each pepper, packing it in.
Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar.
Bake
Cover dish with foil. Bake 25 minutes.
Uncover. Bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
Sauce and Serve
Whisk special sauce ingredients together.
Drizzle over hot peppers. Top with extra pickles. Eat like a burger. No fork required? Actually, use a fork.
Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 stuffed peppers
Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Fridge:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat:
Microwave 2 minutes. Or oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
Freezer Friendly:
Assemble (don’t bake). Freeze 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 45-55 minutes.
Pro Tip:
Make extra special sauce. It’s also great on fries, burgers, and basically everything.
