The Godfather on the BBQ

A recipe that comes straight from Kyle, the boss of Your Behind BBQ.

Smoked stuffed peppers, slow-cooked and topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. A bold, intense, smoky dish… true to its name.

A smoked recipe… under heavy protection

Picture the aroma of peppers opening up in the heat, ground meat absorbing the woody scent of the fire, cheese slowly melting as the tomato sauce simmers down to its core. The Godfather is a powerful and generous recipe, meant to be shared among insiders. A tribute to characterful barbecue, where every bite bursts with flavor.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 peppers (not too hot — such as bullhorn or long sweet peppers)
• 800 g (1.75 lbs) ground beef and pork mix
• Rub of your choice (paprika, garlic, cumin, herbs…)
• 1 jar of prepared tomato sauce (about 400 g / 14 oz)
• 250 g (9 oz) melting cheese (Emmental, mozzarella, cheddar…)

Instructions

1. Preheat your BBQ to 110°C (230°F) for indirect cooking. If using a charcoal grill, add 2 chunks of smoking wood.
2. Prepare the peppers: slice them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. Stuff them with the lightly seasoned ground meat. Generously sprinkle with rub.
4. Place the stuffed peppers in a cast iron skillet. Set the skillet inside the BBQ, close the lid, and cook at 110°C (230°F) for 1 hour.
5. Increase the BBQ temperature to 200°C (392°F).
6. Pour the tomato sauce over the peppers and top with grated cheese.
7. Grill uncovered for 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Serve hot, straight from the skillet, with a crisp salad or grilled bread.

💡 Healthier Variations

• Replace some of the cheese with almond or walnut breadcrumbs.
• Choose leaner meat (ground veal, turkey, or chicken).
• Use homemade tomato sauce with no added sugar.
• Add fresh herbs (basil, parsley) before serving for an extra antioxidant boost.

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