Description
A satisfying and flavorful dish with ground beef, cheese, and spices stuffed into tender bell peppers, perfect for a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they turn translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it’s nicely browned.
- Stir in the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheese.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a salad or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: keto, stuffed peppers, healthy dinner, low-carb, family meal