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Description
These keto stuffed bell peppers are a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal, perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep. Packed with seasoned ground beef and cheese, they are a delicious way to enjoy bell peppers on a ketogenic diet.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the prepared bell pepper halves.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Feel free to add other keto-friendly vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini to the filling.
- Top with your favorite keto-friendly toppings like avocado or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg