Burger-Bacon Stuffed Bell Pepper w/ Cheese (400 cal)

I was worried because 400 calories seemed like a lot, but one pepper is seriously very filling. They also taste like something you shouldn't have, which in my book is a plus.

Burger-Bacon Stuffed Bell Pepper w/ Cheese

Serving: 1 Bell Pepper

Calories: 400 Carbs: 13 Fiber: 4 Fat: 23

Protein: 35 Sugar: 6 Sodium: 418

Ingredients (Makes 4 peppers)
4 Bell Peppers
1 lb Lean Ground Beef (93/7 or higher)
8 slices - Low Sodium Bacon (I used Oscar Myer brand)
1 1/3 cup (4 servings) Shredded Cheese (I used Walmarts Fiesta Blend)

Pre-heat oven to 375


1) Cut into top of peppers, and remove tops. Then use a spoon to scrape out inside of the peppers. (Similar to caring a pumpkin if you've done that, but not as messy)


2) Boil the peppers for 5-10 minutes. Brown ground beef & Fry bacon, set aside. Drain and let cool (cool enough to touch)

3) In a bowl, combine 1/4 lb (4oz) hamburger, 2 pieces bacon crumbled, and 14 grams/2 tbsp of cheese. Mix, then Stuff into pepper. Continue on other 3 peppers.

*If peppers are lop-sided and won't stand up, shave off a little with a knife on the bottom so they balance*

4) Bake in oven for 10 minutes,then top with remaining cheese (about 2 1/2 tbsp for each pepper). Bake until cheese is melted.

If you have any calories to spare, add a tbsp of BBQ sauce on the side to dip in.

YUM!