This keto stuffed bell peppers recipe is very easy to make. It is filled with our delicious cajun ground beef and topped with melted cheese. With just 3 grams of net carbs and budget-friendly, it’s the perfect meal or a side dish for meaty dinners.
This recipe is part of our ground beef recipe collection, where you’ll find other favorite dishes, such as our cottage pie and the full-flavored keto cheeseburger casserole.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Flavor explosion: The combination of Cajun spices, ground beef, and melted cheese creates a hearty and satisfying taste sensation.
- Simple & quick: With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious keto-friendly meal ready in under an hour.
- Low-carb & healthy: Each serving contains just 3 grams of net carbs, making this dish perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet.
- Versatile: Customize this recipe with your favorite fillings, spices, and cheeses.
- Budget-friendly: Made with readily available ingredients, this recipe won’t break the bank.
Peppers can be stuffed with almost anything, but this spiced Cajun ground beef version is one of our favorites, with its unique flavors and mild heat. Try the Cajun ground beef in place of our bolognese sauce with our stuffed zucchini boats recipe.
This stuffed pepper recipe makes six servings. One serving is one stuffed pepper (just 6g net carbs), but you can always eat more if you’re hungry!
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 Stuffed Peppers
- Prep the oven and peppers: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Slice the bell peppers’ tops off, remove the seeds and pith, and place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground beef, cook until browned, and break it up with a spoon. Stir in Cajun spice, salt, pepper, and tomato passata. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Remove skillet from heat and mix in cooked cauliflower rice. Generously fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake and enjoy: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender. Serve immediately and relish every bite!
Frequently Asked Questions
For sure. Monterey Jack, Colby, or a Mexican blend will work nicely. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite cheese to make this recipe your own.
Yes, you can assemble the stuffed peppers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. This makes them perfect for meal prep.
Yes, you can freeze leftover stuffed peppers for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely before wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers
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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
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.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the ground beef and saute until browned, then add the cajun spice, salt, pepper, and tomato passata. Mix well.1 pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons cajun spice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 cup tomato passata
- Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, stir through the cauliflower rice and set aside.1 cup cauliflower rice
- 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.6 medium peppers
- Evenly spoons the ground beef mixture between the peppers and top with cheddar cheese.1 cup cheddar cheese
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has browned and the peppers are soft.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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How To Store Stuffed Peppers
You can store the stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
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Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this stuffed pepper recipe.
Excited to try these! Should the cauliflower rice be cooked, or will the raw riced cauliflower cook adequately in the oven?
Hi Erin,
The cauliflower rice is added raw and cooks when added to the meat mixture and also when baked in the oven 🙂