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.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup diced pickles (plus extra for topping)
For the Special Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: 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).
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon filling into each pepper, packing it in.
- Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar.
Step 4: Bake
- Cover dish with foil. Bake 25 minutes.
- Uncover. Bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
Step 5: 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.
