Description
Try Taco Stuffed Peppers—a delicious, keto-friendly twist on tacos. Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 large bell peppers, cored
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1/4 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (8 oz) bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If necessary, trim the bottoms of the peppers slightly so they stand upright. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. Remove from heat.
- Stuff the Bell Peppers: Carefully spoon the beef mixture into each of the prepared bell peppers, filling them almost to the top. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- Choose the Right Peppers: Select bell peppers that are firm and have a good base to stand upright. Red, yellow, or orange peppers tend to be sweeter and more flavorful, but green peppers work too.
- Season the Filling Well: Make sure to season the ground beef mixture generously with salt, pepper, and spices to enhance flavor. Taste the mixture before stuffing to adjust seasoning if needed.
- Layer with Cheese: For a gooey, delicious topping, add some cheese inside the peppers before adding the remaining filling and cheese on top. This creates a melty layer that enhances flavor.
- Avoid Overfilling: Don’t overstuff the peppers as they may become difficult to bake evenly. Leave a bit of space at the top to allow the cheese to melt and brown nicely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 242.8
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 1,024.6 mg
- Fat: 9.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.1 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 144.8 mg
