Keto Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Ground Beef & Cheese Capsicum

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This Keto Stuffed Peppers recipe is filled with our delicious low-carb cajun ground beef and topped with melty cheese.

Peppers can be stuffed with just about anything, but this spiced cajun ground beef version is one of our favorites.

This low carb stuffed peppers recipe makes 6 serves. 1 serving is 1 stuffed pepper (just 6g net carbs) – but if you’re hungry, you can always eat more!

Keto Stuffed Peppers Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed
• 1 pound of Ground Beef
• 2 tablespoons of Cajun Spice
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• ½ teaspoon of Pepper, ground
• ½ cup of Tomato Passata
• 1 cup of Cauliflower Rice
• 6 medium-sized Peppers (Capsicums)
• 1 cup of Cheddar Cheese, shredded

How to Make Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. Preheat your oven to 200C/390F.
2. Place a large saucepan over high heat and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until the onion starts to turn translucent.
3. Add the ground beef and saute until browned, then add the cajun spice, salt, pepper, and tomato passata. Mix well.
4. Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat, stir through the cauliflower rice, and set aside.
6. Prepare the peppers by slicing off the tops and removing the seeds and white pith from the inside. Sit them in a baking dish with the cut sides facing up.
7. Evenly spoons the ground beef mixture between the peppers and top with cheddar cheese.
8. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has browned and the peppers are soft.
9. Serve immediately.

Keto Stuffed Peppers - Beef and Cheese Capsicum

These colorful Keto Stuffed Peppers and filled with delicious our Low Carb Cajun Ground Beef and topped with melty cheese. It’s a quick and tasty meal that’s easy on the budget.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6 peppers

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Gerri

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons cajun spice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper ground
• 1/2 cup tomato passata
• 1 cup cauliflower rice
• 6 medium peppers
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 200C/390F.Place a large saucepan over high heat and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until the onion starts to turn translucent.
• Add the ground beef and saute until browned, then add the cajun spice, salt, pepper, and tomato passata. Mix well.
  
• Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
  
• Remove the pan from the heat, stir through the cauliflower rice and set aside.
  
• Prepare the peppers by slicing off the tops and removing the seeds and white pith from the inside. Sit them in a baking dish with the cut sides facing up.
  
• Evenly spoons the ground beef mixture between the peppers and top with cheddar cheese.
  
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has browned and the peppers are soft.
  
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1820IU | Vitamin C: 111.5mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 2.9mg

How To Store Keto Stuffed Peppers

Store the leftover stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

If you like these tasty stuffed peppers, why not try some of our other delicious keto recipes;

• Keto Lamb Stuffed Eggplants
• Keto Bolognese Zucchini Boats
• Keto Chili

To make a larger batch of this Keto Stuffed Peppers recipe adjust the servings above.

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