Description
Keto Stuffed Peppers deliver lowcarb dinner savory fillings quick prep crowdpleasing flavor for weeknights meal prep for busy weeks ahead
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or ricotta (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish that fits the peppers snugly.
- Slice the tops off the peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. If needed, trim the bottoms just enough so they sit flat, but don’t poke holes in the sides.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30–60 seconds more.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet. Season with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5–7 minutes. If using cream cheese or ricotta, fold in at the end for extra creaminess.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and crushed tomatoes. Simmer 3–4 minutes, letting the flavors mingle and the mixture look cohesive and glossy.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper cup, arranging them snugly in the baking dish. Pour a tiny amount of water or broth into the dish to help bake evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 25–30 minutes, until peppers are tender but still hold their shape. Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake 5–8 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbling. For extra color, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely so nothing burns.
- Let the peppers rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve. The filling should be juicy, the peppers just tender, and the cheese glossy and inviting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
Keywords: keto, stuffed peppers, low carb, keto dinner, gluten-free, Italian-inspired, weeknight dinner
