Keto Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice and Ground Beef

This Keto Stuffed Peppers recipe is a perfect combination of savory ground beef, cauliflower rice, and melted cheese, all nestled in a sweet bell pepper that's roasted to perfection. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that's low in carbs and high in flavor.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Keto

Keyword cauliflower rice, ground beef, keto stuffed peppers, Low-Carb Dinner

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings people

Calories 398kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Spatula
Knife
Cutting board
Baking dish

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g
1 tablespoon olive oil 15ml
½ medium onion, diced approx. 2 oz / 56g
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef 454g
2 cups cauliflower rice approx. 10 oz / 283g
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese approx. 4 oz / 113g
Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat. Stir in the cauliflower rice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
Arrange the bell peppers in a baking dish, cut-side up. Spoon the beef and cauliflower rice mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

If you're meal prepping, these stuffed peppers can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For a spicier version, add chili flakes or diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef if preferred.

Make sure to choose a baking dish that keeps the peppers upright during baking to prevent filling from spilling.

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