Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with these Keto Italian Stuffed Peppers. These savory and satisfying peppers are packed with a delectable mixture of seasoned ground meat, aromatic herbs, and gooey melted cheese, all while keeping your macros in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the low-carb marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned beef mixture, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Mix until well incorporated.
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat and cheese mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they are fully stuffed.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Top each pepper with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Keto Italian Stuffed Peppers