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A meaty low-carb stuffed peppers recipe that makes a tasty keto-friendly meal. It will possibly even be made ahead and frozen for a straightforward meal any time.

These stuffed peppers couldn’t be any easier. I’ll share all my suggestions with you so you may make the proper stuffed peppers each time.

Green bell peppers aren’t something I cook often so it was a pleasant change. Currently, I’ve been eating a ton of zucchini and cucumbers from the garden.

Ceaselessly Asked Questions About Stuffed Peppers

Listed below are probably the most common questions on the keto version of a stuffed bell pepper recipe.

What Is The Best Type Of Meat For Stuffed Peppers

Any type of ground meat will work for these peppers. But pulled pork stuffed pepper tastes great too.

I actually have grown to like deer meat and I rarely use ground beef or other sorts of sausage. We all the time have tons of venison meat in our upright freezer.

Since venison isn’t as common as ground beef, I never list it as an ingredient. Nonetheless, a lot of the ground meat recipes on this site were made with deer meat.

You’d never know these low-carb stuffed peppers were made with venison as a substitute of beef. Adding tomatoes is one approach to hide any gamey taste.

What Can You Use As an alternative of Peppers

For those who aren’t a fan of bell peppers, or peppers typically, you may easily stuff the bottom meat mixture into zucchini or squash. But, bell peppers are inclined to hold the stuffing a lot better unless you’re using a round squash.

Stuffed vegetables make great low-carb meals. Other ideas are taco stuffed yellow squash and zucchini boats. Or, you may stuff pepper rings.

Do you have got a favourite filling for stuffed vegetables? I’m pondering of constructing a lasagna stuffing next time.

How Do You Add Less Meat To The Peppers

If you wish to use less meat within the stuffing, you may add in some cauliflower rice or Miracle Rice. Since I wanted to make use of up our ground venison, I kept the filling for the low-carb stuffed bell peppers on the meaty side.

What Variety of Cheese Is Best For Stuffed Peppers

You too can change up the cheese topping to fit your preferences. I had some slices of Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese in order that’s what I used.

Other sorts of cheese that work just as well are sharp cheddar and even spicy pepper jack.

How Do You Store Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers

These taste the perfect fresh out of the oven. If you wish to make them ahead of time to avoid wasting yourself time within the kitchen, I like to recommend filling the raw peppers with all the ingredients (including the cooked meat).

Then, store the peppers in a sealed container within the refrigerator until you’re able to bake them.

If you have got leftover peppers, keep them within the refrigerator in a sealed container for as much as 4 days. They taste best in case you heat them back up within the oven, however the microwave will work too (it would just make the peppers feel softer).

How Do You Make Stuffed Peppers Within the Slow Cooker

For those who don’t have time to bake your stuffed peppers, you may still make this recipe within the slow cooker.

They bake faster than other slow cooker recipes. They are going to probably be ready in only 4-5 hours on low.

To make stuffed bell peppers within the slow cooker, cook your meat like normal and stuff the peppers with all of the ingredients.

Then, put the stuffed peppers within the slow cooker for 4-5 hours on low or 1-2 hours on high. Add the cheese in the course of the last 10 minutes of cooking time.

This may also make the peppers softer and it’s so much easier to overcook them this fashion. I like to recommend using the oven.

How Do You Make Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

It is feasible to make vegan stuffed peppers which are also low-carb. As an alternative of meat, use vegan crumbles which are product of beans and other keto ingredients.

Stuff the peppers with numerous cauliflower rice. It will give it bulk and numerous flavor at the identical time.

As an alternative of cheese, use a dairy-free cheese alternative like Daiya. Please read all labels before you add the dairy-free alternative since all of them have different amounts of carbs in them.

What To Serve With Keto Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers

These are a whole meal on their very own. They’ve the meat and veggies multi functional satisfying dish.

If you wish to eat something on the side, you may prepare a plate of cauliflower Mexican rice and possibly even a slice of coconut flour cornbread.

Other Keto Ground Beef Recipes

I actually have an ideal collection of low-carb ground meat recipes in case you also occur to have a freezer full to make use of up. You’re sure to search out a brand new family favorite.

Listed below are some more of my favorite low-carb beef recipes.

Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers

A bell peppers full of a meaty filling. They make a tasty keto friendly meal. It will possibly even be made ahead and frozen for a straightforward meal any time.

Calories 243 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 6
  medium green bell peppers
  washed and seeded
• 1
  tablespoon
  olive oil
• 3
  cloves
  garlic
  minced
• 1
  pound
  ground beef
• 14.5
  ounces
  diced tomatoes
• 2
  teaspoons
  Italian seasoning
• ½
  teaspoon
  sea salt
• ½
  teaspoon
  onion powder
• ¾
  cup
  marinara sauce
  divided
• 3
  slices
  Colby Jack cheese
  chopped
• 3
  slices
  mozzarella cheese
  chopped

Instructions

1. Cut tops off peppers. Hole out inside and discard seeds. Chop half the tops and put aside.

2. In skillet, saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add in chopped green peppers from tops. Cook for about five minutes.

3. Add in ground beef and cook until browned.

4. Mix in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and onion powder. Cook one other five minutes.

5. Stuff beef mixture into each hollowed out green pepper. Top each with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce then sprinkle with the chopped cheese.

6. Mix the remaining marinara sauce with any liquid remaining within the pan used to cook beef mixture. Pour into an 11×7 baking dish. Place stuffed peppers on top.

7. Bake at 375°F degrees for about 20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

For those who want softer peppers, it is best to boil or blanch the peppers before stuffing and baking. About 10 minutes in boiling water is beneficial. Otherwise, they are going to likely be a bit crunchy.
You too can make this recipe within the slow cooker. Just cook the meat filled peppers without cheese within the crock pot for 4-5 hours on low. The cheese could be added at the top until melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243
Calories from Fat 126

% Each day Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 59mg20%

Sodium 344mg15%

Potassium 354mg10%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 21g42%

Calcium 90mg9%

Vitamin C 122.1mg148%

Vitamin A 1450IU29%

Iron 2.7mg15%

* Percent Each day Values are based on a 2000 calorie weight-reduction plan.

Please note that the dietary information may vary depending
on the precise brands of products used. We encourage everyone to examine specific
product labels in calculating the precise dietary information.