Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers



3/4 pound ground beef
8 ounce package cream cheese
½ bunch green onions, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
1 pound package bacon, strips cut in half

1. Light a grill to medium heat or preheat oven to 375 degrees F. If using the oven, coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the cream cheese, green onions, bell pepper, 3 chopped jalapeño peppers, cilantro and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the cheese is melted and mixture is warm, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Divide mixture between 24 of the jalapeño halves and top with the remaining halves. Wrap one 1/2 bacon strip around each stuffed pepper and place on the grill, or in the prepared baking dish. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is cooked through.

Yield: 24 pieces

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