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Cowboy Mushrooms Hearty Beef: 12 Flavorful Delights

Cowboy Mushrooms Hearty Beef
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Cowboy Mushrooms are a robust and flavorful culinary adventure. Hearty mushrooms are stuffed with a savory beef bacon, beef sausage, vegetable, and cheese filling, capturing the spirit of the American frontier. Perfect as an appetizer, side, or main course.

Ingredients

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  • 24 large Cremini (baby Portobello) mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 6 slices thick-cut beef bacon, diced
  • 1 lb beef Italian sausage (or beef chorizo), casings removed
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish: Sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, or sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp cloth; remove and finely chop stems, and gently scrape out gills from caps. Place caps gill-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced beef bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1-2 tbsp fat in the skillet.
  3. Add beef Italian sausage (or chorizo) to the skillet; brown and crumble thoroughly. Remove cooked sausage to the plate with the bacon, draining excess grease.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add finely diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and chopped mushroom stems; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add diced red and green bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper; toast spices for 1 minute.
  6. Incorporate thawed corn kernels and rinsed black beans into the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Remove skillet from heat. Add softened cream cheese and stir vigorously until completely melted and smoothly incorporated.
  8. Fold in the cooked beef bacon, beef sausage, 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, fresh chopped cilantro, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the exterior of each mushroom cap with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
  10. Generously spoon the hearty cowboy filling into each mushroom cap, mounding it high and pressing gently.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each stuffed mushroom.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender, filling is bubbly, and cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  14. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions, extra cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream/Greek yogurt if desired. Serve hot.
  15. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.

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