Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers

Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers in the Slow Cooker is a delicious dish. These bell pepper cups are filled with seasoned ground beef, along with keto tomato sauce, cauliflower rice, and cheese, and cook slowly in the slow cooker to turn into a delicious dish. This dish is prepared easily and simply. We just have to assemble and slow cook the dish, and we are free to do other chores. This dish is delicious for following the keto diet as it has lots of protein and fats, and it also keeps us full throughout the day. We can easily make the meal planning; bring together, store, and cook when required. These Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers may take some time to cook, but the time is worth it for the taste, and this dish is not dairy-free either.

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STATS:

• Caloric count: 310 kcal
• Time for preparation: 15 mints.
• Portion size: One bell pepper
• Cooking duration: 4 to 6 hours on low
• Serving: 6 stuffed peppers
• Cuisine: American
• Whole time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free

EQUIPMENT:

• Slow cooker
• Medium skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 medium bell peppers
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup cauliflower rice
• ½ small onions
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Half cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• Half cup Parmesan cheese
• One tablespoon olive oil
• One teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper
• Quarter tsp. red pepper flakes
• Parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BELL PEPPER:

• The strong and firm bell pepper is use to make this dish.

GROUND MEAT:

• We use beef to stuff the bell pepper, but you can also choose chicken or turkey for a lean option.

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

• This cauliflower rice is utilized as keto filler in place of original rice.

TOMATO SAUCE:

• Tomato sauce is a keto or low-carb sauce that is without the sugars and extra carbs.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• It is added to add the melty and cheesy taste to the dish.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese is added to add the umami flavor, and it also helps to bind the filling.

ONION & GARLIC POWDER:

• Onion & garlic seasoning is added to include the fresh aroma without the extra carbs.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• It is included to add the herby flavor and aroma to the filling.

RED PEPPER:

• We use red pepper flakes for the addition of spice content.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We slice the upper part of the bell pepper, eliminate the seeds, and place in separate plate.
2. Warm-up the oil in the pan on a moderate flame and toss the garlic & onions in the oil
3. Then we can include ground meat in the pan and break the clumps with a spoon and saute to brown the meat.
4. Mix the Italian seasoning, tomato paste, salt, red pepper flakes, cauliflower rice, and black pepper, and cook for an extra three minutes.
5. Put the pan on the shelf and sprinkle half of the cheddar and parmesan cheese in the mixture.
6. Then stuff the mixture in the bell pepper cups and sprinkle the remaining cheese over them.
7. Close the lid of the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours.
8. Relish the bell pepper rounds along with parsley and cheese, and serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve these stuffed bell peppers along with leafy greens tossed in olive oil & lemon.
• Pair these stuffed bell peppers with keto garlic bread.
• We can include a full spoon of sour cream or guacamole over the bell pepper.
• Roasted asparagus is served along with these stuffed peppers.
• We can serve this dish along with mashed cauliflower.
• Sprinkle some jalapeno slices on this stuffed bell pepper for the spicy taste.

TIPS:

• We can stuff the mixture in different colors of bell peppers for the visual appeal.
• Don’t stuff a lot of mixture in the bell pepper, as it will expand in cooking.
• Sauté the ground meat properly to eliminate the moisture.
• We eliminate the additional liquid in the slow cooker if there is any.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put this stuffed bell pepper in the vacuum box and store the dish for three days.

FREEZER:

• Cover this bell pepper with the Saran Wrap and stock these bell pepper for two months.

FAQs:

Can I stuff the raw meat in the bell pepper?

• It is not good to use raw meat in bell peppers because it might not cook properly.

Will I cook the bell pepper before including them in slow cooker?

• There is no requirement of cooking bell peppers before as they will get cooked perfectly.

Will I use any other cheese in this recipe?

• We can use mozzarella, Gouda, or Pepper jack cheese in this dish in place of cheddar and parmesan cheese.

Are these bell peppers spicy?

• These stuffed bell peppers are not spicy, but we can add pepper flakes as we prefer.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Number of calories: 310 kcal
Net carbs: 8g
Iron: 2.1mg
Total carbs: 9g
Vitamin A: 1430 IU
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Sodium: 470mg
Portion size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calcium: 180mg
Serving: 6 peppers
Potassium: 580mg