Smoked Cherry Bombs

Directions

1. 1
   Brown the beef in a skillet, drain and add the taco seasoning.
2. 2
   Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Set aside and cool.
4. 4
   Cut the stems off of the peppers and scoop out the seeds.
5. 5
   Fill with taco meat, and wrap the pepper with bacon.
6. 6
   Secure with toothpicks, or a shish kebob, and smoke over apple wood on the grill for about 15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked, turning once after 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Enjoy with a good cold beer.
8. 8
   *I make my own taco seasoning as follows.
9. 9
   1/4 tsp Ancho chile powder.
10. 10
    1/4 tsp Chipotle chile powder.
11. 11
    1/4 tsp Cumin.
12. 12
    1/4 tsp nutmeg.
13. 13
    1/4 tsp paprika.
14. 14
    1/4 tsp garlic powder.
15. 15
    1/4 tsp onion powder.
16. 16
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
17. 17
    Mix well and store in an airtight container.