Best BBQ Stuffed Bell Peppers for Delightful Weeknight Fun
Experience the Best BBQ Stuffed Bell Peppers, a delightful and flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- - Grill
- Skillet
- - Pot
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 pieces Bell Peppers any color
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup Rice cooked
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 medium Red Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes don't drain
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 can Green Chilies
- to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup Extra Cheddar Cheese for topping
- to taste Fresh Herbs such as cilantro or parsley
Instructions
How to Make Best BBQ Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes. Preheat your grill to 375°F.
- Follow the package instructions to cook the rice, about 18-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the red onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and moisture has evaporated.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Combine cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, green chilies, seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper half and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Place on the grill with indirect heat; cook for 30-40 minutes until soft and cheese is golden.
Notes
Keep peppers stable by trimming the bottoms if they wobble. Use indirect heat for grilling.