BBQ’ed Beef and Bacon Stuffed Onions

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4

BBQ’ed Beef and Bacon Stuffed Onions Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 large onions
	2 lbs lean ground beef
	1 egg
	1 teaspoon salt
	4 slices bacon , cooked , crumbled
	1 1/4 cups sweet baby ray 's barbecue sauce , divided ( or your favorite sweet bbq sauce )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

395

Sugar

18g

Fat

16g

BBQ’ed Beef and Bacon Stuffed Onions are a delicious twist on the traditional summer BBQ menu. These stuffed onions are tender, juicy, easy to make, and packed with BBQ flavor. Perfect to grill as a main dish or side dish, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite, especially if you are looking for something new to try on the grill. Each juicy bite of onion is filled with a savory beef and bacon stuffing that is smothered with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Slice the top of each onion, peel the onion, and scoop out the center, leaving the shell intact.
2.	In a bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, salt, crumbled bacon, and 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce.
3.	Stuff the mixture into each onion shell until they are filled to the top.
4.	Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over each onion and place it on the grill.
5.	Grill the onions for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the onions are tender.

PROS

These stuffed onions are a great way to enjoy a delicious BBQ flavor while getting in some extra vegetables.
They are high in protein and packed with flavor, and can easily be made ahead of time for quick meal prep.

CONS

While these onions are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal, they can be time-consuming to make.
Additionally, they do contain a fair amount of sodium due to the barbecue sauce used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are packed with nutrients and contain high amounts of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Additionally, lean ground beef is a great source of protein, which can help build and repair muscles after a workout. Eating this stuffed onion recipe, in moderation, can be a healthy and delicious way to get in your nutrients while still enjoying a flavorful meal.