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!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F/190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 6

Mix in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Brush the outside of the onion shells with the remaining olive oil. Stuff each onion with the beef and bacon filling, packing it tightly.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the tops of the stuffed onions with the reserved barbecue sauce for a glazed finish.

Step 11

Carefully remove the onions from the grill using tongs. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a smoky and savory side dish or main course. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1865.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970.1

Total Fat 100.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 252.8mg	0%
Sodium 4318.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 143.2g
Protein 77.6g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 843.9mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2870.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 39.6%