Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef and Cheese Recipe

Keto stuffed bell peppers with beef and cheese are a classic comfort food made low-carb by skipping the rice and doubling down on seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Each pepper half is generously filled with a savory beef and tomato mixture, then baked until the cheese is golden and bubbly. With just 8g net carbs and 40g protein per serving, these stuffed peppers are a satisfying keto dinner the whole family will request again and again.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise and seeded
• 600g ground beef (80/20)
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 cups (170g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pepper halves cut-side up in a large baking dish.
2. Drizzle peppers with a little olive oil and bake for 15 minutes to soften.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
6. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes until most liquid has evaporated.
8. Remove peppers from oven. Fill each half generously with the beef mixture.
9. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers for a colorful presentation.
• Add 1/4 cup cream cheese to the beef mixture before stuffing for extra creaminess.
• Swap beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage for variety.
• These freeze well: assemble without the cheese, freeze, then top with cheese and bake from frozen at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
• For a Mexican variation, season the beef with taco spices and top with pepper jack cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 649 kcal

Protein: 39.7g

Fat: 47g

Carbs: 18.1g

Net Carbs: 13g

Fiber: 4.8g

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