Bbqed Beef and Bacon Stuffed Onions
Fire up the grill for this flavor-packed recipe for BBQed Beef and Bacon Stuffed Onions—a must-try for barbecue lovers! This dish transforms large sweet onions into edible bowls, brimming with a mouthwatering filling of seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, breadcrumbs, and melty cheddar cheese, all tied together with smoky barbecue sauce. Grilling the stuffed onions over indirect heat adds a tantalizing char and infuses them with a delectable smoky aroma. Finished with a barbecue glaze for an extra layer of flavor, these savory stuffed onions are as versatile as they are delicious, perfect as a hearty side dish or a standout main course. Impress your guests at your next cookout with this unique and satisfying recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large sweet onions
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 4 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F/190°C).
Prepare the onions by cutting off the tops and bottoms, then peeling off the outer layer. Hollow out the center of each onion using a spoon or melon baller, leaving a shell about 1/2 inch thick. Reserve half of the removed onion flesh for the filling, finely chopped.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble into small pieces, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
In the same skillet, heat the reserved bacon grease and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion flesh and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Mix in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce (reserving 2 tablespoons for glazing), crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
Brush the outside of the onion shells with the remaining olive oil. Stuff each onion with the beef and bacon filling, packing it tightly.
Place the stuffed onions on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for 30-35 minutes or until the onions are tender and slightly charred.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the tops of the stuffed onions with the reserved barbecue sauce for a glazed finish.
Carefully remove the onions from the grill using tongs. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a smoky and savory side dish or main course. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 4318 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.6 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
