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Bacon-wrapped jalapeño beef skewers on metal platter drizzled with orange sauce and fresh herbs

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Beef Skewers

Bacon-wrapped jalapeño beef skewers with ground beef mixed with diced jalapeños, freshly grated mozzarella, and sweet BBQ seasoning, pressed onto overlapping bacon strips, rolled into wheels, skewered, and grilled indirect at 300-350°F until the bacon is crispy and the beef reaches 165°F.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon-Wrapped Beef Skewers
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp sweet BBQ seasoning
  • 1 lb bacon
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Burger sauce or your favorite sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skewers
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Combine ground beef, diced jalapeños, mozzarella, and sweet BBQ seasoning in a bowl. Mix until fully combined.
  2. Lay 2 strips of bacon slightly overlapping. Press a thin layer of beef mixture across the bacon. Cut in half, then roll each piece tightly into a wheel or log.
  3. Thread rolls onto skewers to hold their shape.
  4. Grill indirect at 300-350°F for 35-50 minutes until bacon is crispy and beef reaches 165°F internal. Optional: finish over direct heat 1-2 minutes per side for extra crispy bacon.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with burger sauce before serving.

Notes

Indirect heat: 300-350°F indirect gives the bacon time to render and crisp without charring before the beef cooks through.
Thin layer: Press the beef thin across the bacon so it cooks through in the same time frame the bacon renders.
Freshly grated mozzarella: Melts into creamy pockets. Pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
Direct heat finish: Optional 1-2 minutes per side over direct heat for extra crispy bacon. Watch for flare-ups.

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