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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Bombs filled with ground beef and cheese, grilled to perfection.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Bombs

Delicious and filling Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Bombs that are perfect for parties, featuring layers of onion, seasoned ground beef, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large yellow onions Choose onions with big layers.
  • 1 lb ground beef Use 80/20 for best flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or pepper jack.
  • 1-2 tbsp BBQ sauce Optional, for added flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika For extra flavor.
  • 2-3 slices bacon Per onion bomb.
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pick the right onions. Go for large yellow onions. Peel them and trim off the ends so they sit flat.
  2. Par cook if you want them softer by microwaving whole onions for about 2-3 minutes, or simmering them for 5 minutes, then cool.
  3. Cut each onion in half from top to bottom and gently pull apart the layers, looking for pairs of similar sized layers.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack and BBQ sauce if desired.
Assembly
  1. Press a little meat mixture into one onion layer, then cap it with another layer to form a ball shape.
  2. Wrap each stuffed onion ball with 2-3 strips of bacon, overlapping the ends and securing with toothpicks.
Cooking
  1. Bake at 400°F (200°C) until the bacon is crisp and the meat is cooked through, usually 35-50 minutes depending on size.
  2. Alternatively, grill using indirect heat and close the lid. Add sauce in the last 10 minutes for a sticky finish.

Notes

These can be frozen before cooking. Freeze them fully assembled, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.