Description
This Low-Carb, Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers recipe combines juicy ground beef seasoned with a blend of spices and grated onion, stuffed into vibrant mini peppers, then baked to perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a delicious and satisfying keto-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Peppers
- 12 mini peppers
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 small onion, grated with the juice
- 1 large egg white
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, ground cumin, grated onion with juice, and egg white. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the Peppers: Cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise, carefully removing the seeds and membranes to create hollow halves ready for stuffing. Arrange the pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet, keeping the cut side up.
- Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper half evenly with the prepared ground beef mixture, pressing slightly but keeping the stuffing level with the edges of the peppers.
- Bake the Stuffed Peppers: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the peppers have softened and the beef is fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C).
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the peppers from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of each stuffed pepper half.
- Final Bake: Return the peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped parsley over the stuffed peppers before serving. Serve hot, approximately two stuffed pepper halves per serving.
Notes
- Serving size is 2 peppers (4 halves) per person.
- You may adjust the salt in the beef mixture according to taste, but keep in mind the cheese adds additional saltiness.
- If fresh onion is not available, substitute with 2 teaspoons of onion powder.
- For easier grating, chill the onion in the freezer for 15 minutes beforehand to firm it up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini peppers (4 halves)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
