Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Brown Sugar and Maple

Name: Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Brown Sugar and Maple Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 5 strips bacon, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 15-ounces cans pinto beans, drained; 3 15-ounces cans kidney beans, drained; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 8 red bell peppers

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
5 strips bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 15-ounces cans pinto beans, drained
3 15-ounces cans kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
8 red bell peppers

1
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
2
Preheat the cooker to 400F.
3
In a small frying pan, saute the onion and bacon together for 5 to 7 minutes, until the bacon starts to brown.
4
Add the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds.
5
Drain the rendered bacon grease and scrape the mixture into a large bowl.
6
Add the beans, brown sugar, maple syrup, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and yellow mustard and mix well.
7
With a paring knife, slice off the top of each bell pepper.
8
Pull out the core, veins, and seeds and discard.
9
Fill each pepper with 3/4 cup of the baked bean mix.
10
Place the peppers on the void side of the grill, close the lid and cook over indirect heat for 50 minutes, or until the filling is hot and crusty and the peppers soften.
11
Indirect heat

752

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 5 strips bacon, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 15-ounces cans pinto beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Brown Sugar and Maple Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Brown Sugar and Maple Baked Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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