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Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice Easy Keto Dinner Recipe

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A low-carb, keto-friendly stuffed bell peppers recipe that skips rice but keeps all the flavor and texture. Perfect for quick, family-friendly weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red or yellow preferred, green works too)
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 cup (150g) cauliflower rice (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned diced tomatoes, no added sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set peppers upright in a baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add ground beef to skillet, break up with spatula, and cook until fully browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
  5. Stir in cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
  6. Simmer filling on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon filling into each bell pepper, packing lightly but not overstuffing. Top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover baking dish loosely with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil for last 5 minutes to brown cheese.
  9. Peppers should be tender but hold shape when done.

Notes

[‘Squeeze out excess moisture from cauliflower rice to avoid soggy filling.’, ‘Season filling generously with salt and pepper for best flavor.’, ‘Add cheese only on top before baking to ensure perfect melting and browning.’, ‘Do not overbake peppers to prevent mushiness; check at 20 minutes.’, ‘Dice and sauté pepper tops with filling to reduce waste and add flavor.’, ‘Simmer filling longer if too watery before stuffing peppers.’, ‘Use firmer peppers or reduce baking time if peppers become too soft.’, ‘This recipe scales well for larger batches; adjust baking dish size accordingly.’]

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Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, keto dinner, low-carb, gluten-free, easy dinner, ground beef, cauliflower rice, keto recipe

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