Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cheese and Beef Recipe
A colorful, protein-packed dinner ready in 60 minutes
Key Info
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 385 per serving
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 25g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- 9×13 baking dish
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- (Alternative: Food processor for chopping vegetables)
Ingredients
For the Peppers:
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (80g) diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp cumin
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Extra cheese for topping
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cut peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat
- Brown ground beef until no pink remains (8-10 minutes)
- Add onions, garlic, and all seasonings to beef
- Cook until onions become translucent (5 minutes)
- Remove from heat, stir in ¾ cup cheese
- Fill pepper halves evenly with beef mixture
- Place in baking dish, cut side up
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender
- Top with remaining cheese
- Bake additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles
Crucial Tips
- Don’t overcook peppers – they should be tender-crisp
- Season beef mixture generously
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving
- Use room temperature cheese for better melting
Storage & Scaling
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Freeze for up to 2 months
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results
Scaling:
- Recipe doubles easily
- Use larger baking dish when scaling up
- Maintain single layer of peppers
Variations
- Ground turkey for leaner option
- Mexican style: swap Italian seasoning for taco seasoning
- Mediterranean: use feta cheese and ground lamb
- Vegetarian: use caulirice and mushrooms instead of beef
By following these instructions, you’ll create perfectly tender, cheese-topped stuffed peppers that are fully keto-compliant and absolutely delicious. The combination of seasoned beef and melted cheese makes this a satisfying meal that even non-keto family members will enjoy.
