These Keto Turkey and Bacon Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and satisfying dish that fits perfectly within a keto diet. Packed with lean ground turkey, crispy bacon, and topped with cheese, they offer a great balance of flavors and textures.
This straightforward recipe is ideal for meal prepping or a weeknight dinner. It’s easy to customize with your favorite seasonings or additional vegetables to enhance the nutrition.
Easy Keto Turkey and Bacon Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This recipe features bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, chopped bacon, and fresh vegetables, all baked until tender and bubbly. It takes about 50 minutes and serves 4, making it a perfect low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some fat in the skillet.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic to the bacon fat, sautéing until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Brown the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked bacon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the turkey and bacon mixture into each bell pepper. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious keto meal!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
