Keto Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Keto Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers are a low-carb, flavorful dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfying and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Meat
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
Seasonings and Dairy
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's at the perfect temperature for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes to create hollow shells ready for stuffing.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the filling lean.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking the mixture for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each hollowed bell pepper, placing them upright in a baking dish for even cooking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the stuffed peppers for a delicious cheesy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese has melted and begun to brown slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm as a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- Choose bell peppers of uniform size for even cooking and presentation.
- To reduce sodium, adjust or omit added salt, especially if using salted cheese or canned tomatoes.
- Using no sugar added diced tomatoes helps keep this recipe keto-friendly.
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped mushrooms or zucchini to the beef mixture.
- If preferred, substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a keto-friendly cheese of choice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
