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Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice

Two perfectly baked Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers, halved and filled with meat mixture, topped with bubbly, browned cheese.
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Make satisfying, low carb stuffed bell peppers using ground beef and cauliflower rice. This easy keto dinner idea is perfect for weeknight meals and meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup low-carb marinara sauce (check labels for sugar content)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add the cauliflower rice, low-carb marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cook until the cauliflower rice is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese until it melts into the mixture, creating a creamy binder.
  7. Spoon the meat and cauliflower rice mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
  8. Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish around the peppers to help them steam slightly and prevent drying.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the dish from the oven, top each stuffed pepper generously with mozzarella cheese.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • To keep peppers from getting mushy, do not pre-cook them. Baking them directly in the oven with a little water in the pan helps them steam while they cook through.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the ground beef with ground sausage.
  • If you prefer a baked casserole style, mix all the filling ingredients together and top with cheese, then bake in a dish instead of stuffing the peppers individually.

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