Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese and Ground Beef
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese and Ground Beef is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of bell peppers, seasoned ground beef, and creamy cream cheese. The bell peppers are halved and filled with a delicious mixture of cooked ground beef, onion, garlic, cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Softened cream cheese is then added to the beef mixture, creating a creamy and rich filling. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, the stuffed peppers are baked until tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnished with fresh cilantro, these stuffed bell peppers are a satisfying and keto-friendly meal option, with each serving containing only 4g of net carbs.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers halved and seeded
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Add in the cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with softened cream cheese. Stir well to incorporate.
- Arrange the halved bell peppers in a baking dish and spoon the beef and cream cheese mixture evenly into each pepper half.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 2g