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Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cheesy Ground Beef

Four colorful Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers, filled with meat and topped with melted cheddar cheese, served on a white plate.
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Make these satisfying, low carb stuffed bell peppers for a simple, high-fat keto dinner. This recipe uses cauliflower rice instead of traditional fillers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice, raw
  • 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sugar tomato sauce (optional, check carbs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, raw cauliflower rice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until combined. If using tomato sauce, mix it in now.
  7. Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
  8. Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For easy meal prep, you can stuff the peppers a day ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator before baking.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meat filling.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free and fits well into a high fat low carb meal plan.

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Find it online: https://mayaplate.com/keto-stuffed-bell-peppers-recipe/