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    Low Carb Stuffed Peppers Topped with Cheese

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Nov 4, 2022 · 54 Comments

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    A meaty low carb stuffed peppers recipe that makes a tasty keto friendly meal. It can even be made ahead and frozen for an easy meal any time.

    low carb keto stuffed peppers with cheese
    Article Index
    • The Best Low-Carb Venison Recipe
    • Easy Low-Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Frequently Asked Questions About Stuffed Peppers
    • What To Serve With Keto Low Carb Stuffed Peppers
    • Other Keto Ground Beef Recipes
    • Recipe

    The Best Low-Carb Venison Recipe

    I've been looking for ways to use up our ground venison burger. My husband enjoys hunting and the start of the season is less than a month away.

    I'll admit that the thought of eating deer really repulsed me before meeting my husband. I enjoy watching the wildlife and it was tough for me to eat at first.

    But, then I started reading about how much more nutritious venison is compared to beef. That's when I starting using ground venison for all my hamburger meat recipes like this one for keto stuffed bell peppers.

    I find the venison steaks to be a bit gamey. That's why I always ask to have the deer meat ground into bulk sausage and burger. When it's ground, other animal fats and spices can be added.

    Easy Low-Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

    cooking bell pepper stuffing

    These stuffed peppers could not be any easier. I'll share all my tips with you so you can make the perfect stuffed peppers every single time.

    Green bell peppers aren't something I cook often so it was a nice change. Lately, I've been eating a ton of zucchini and cucumbers from the garden.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Stuffed Peppers

    Here are the most common questions about the keto version of a stuffed bell pepper recipe.

    What Is The Best Type Of Meat For Stuffed Peppers

    Any kind of ground meat will work for these peppers. But pulled pork stuffed pepper taste great too.

    I have grown to love deer meat and I rarely use ground beef or other types of sausage. We always have tons of venison meat in our upright freezer.

    Since venison isn't as common as ground beef, I never list it as an ingredient. However, most of the ground meat recipes on this site were made with deer meat.

    You'd never know these low carb stuffed peppers were made with venison instead of beef. Adding tomatoes is one way to hide any gamey taste.

    What Can You Use Instead of Peppers

    If you aren't a fan of bell peppers, or peppers in general, you can easily stuff the ground meat mixture into zucchini or squash. But, bell peppers tend to hold the stuffing much better unless you are using a round squash.

    Stuffed vegetables make great low carb meals. Other ideas are taco stuffed yellow squash and zucchini boats. Or, you can stuff pepper rings.

    Do you have a favorite filling for stuffed vegetables? I'm thinking of making a lasagna stuffing next time.

    stuffing peppers

    How Do You Add Less Meat To The Peppers

    If you want to use less meat in the stuffing, you can add in some cauliflower rice or Miracle Rice. Since I wanted to use up our ground venison, I kept the filling for the low carb stuffed bell peppers on the meaty side.

    What Type of Cheese Is Best For Stuffed Peppers

    You can also change up the cheese topping to suit your preferences. I had some slices of Colby Jack and mozzarella cheese so that's what I used.

    Other types of cheese that work just as well are sharp cheddar or even spicy pepper jack.

    How Do You Store Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers

    These taste the best fresh out of the oven. If you want to make them ahead of time to save yourself time in the kitchen, I recommend filling the raw peppers with all of the ingredients (including the cooked meat).

    stuffed bell peppers low carb

    Then, store the peppers in a sealed container in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.

    If you have leftover peppers, keep them in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 4 days. They taste best if you heat them back up in the oven, but the microwave will work too (it will just make the peppers feel softer).

    How Do You Make Stuffed Peppers In the Slow Cooker

    If you don't have time to bake your stuffed peppers, you can still make this recipe in the slow cooker.

    They bake faster than other slow cooker recipes. They will probably be ready in just 4-5 hours on low.

    To make stuffed bell peppers in the slow cooker, cook your meat like normal and stuff the peppers with all the ingredients.

    Then, put the stuffed peppers in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours on low or 1-2 hours on high. Add the cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.

    This will also make the peppers softer and it's a lot easier to overcook them this way. I recommend using the oven.

    How Do You Make Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    It is possible to make vegan stuffed peppers that are also low-carb. Instead of meat, use vegan crumbles that are made of beans and other keto ingredients.

    Stuff the peppers with lots of cauliflower rice. This will give it bulk and lots of flavor at the same time.

    Instead of cheese, use a dairy-free cheese alternative like Daiya. Please read all labels before you add the dairy-free alternative since they all have different amounts of carbs in them.

    What To Serve With Keto Low Carb Stuffed Peppers

    These are an entire meal on their own. They have the meat and veggies all in one satisfying dish.

    If you want to eat something on the side, you can prepare a plate of cauliflower Mexican rice and maybe even a slice of coconut flour cornbread.

    low carb stuffed bell peppers

    Other Keto Ground Beef Recipes

    I have a great collection of low carb ground meat recipes if you also happen to have a freezer full to use up. You are sure to find a new family favorite.

    Here are some more of my favorite low-carb beef recipes.

    • Keto meatloaf uses pork rinds instead of bread crumbs and has the signature tomato sauce.
    • Ground beef stroganoff has a creamy sauce on top of zucchini noodles.
    • Keto Korean ground beef bowl sits on a bed of cauliflower rice and has a really nice spicy kick to it.
    • Ground beef and green beans stir fry is a different look and texture than other stir-fries but with the same amazing taste.
    • Low-Carb taco casserole bake is a fun way to enjoy Taco Tuesday and feed your entire family.

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    Recipe

    low carb stuffed peppers

    Low Carb Stuffed Peppers

    4.83 from 34 votes
    A bell peppers stuffed with a meaty filling. They make a tasty keto friendly meal. It can even be made ahead and frozen for an easy meal any time.
    Prep Time:15 mins
    Cook Time:30 mins
    Total Time:40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 243

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    Ingredients

    • 6 medium green bell peppers washed and seeded
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¾ cup marinara sauce divided
    • 3 slices Colby Jack cheese chopped
    • 3 slices mozzarella cheese chopped

    Instructions

    • Cut tops off peppers. Hollow out inside and discard seeds. Chop half the tops and set aside.
      hollowed bell peppers
    • In skillet, saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add in chopped green peppers from tops. Cook for about five minutes.
      cooking chopped onion and pepper
    • Add in ground beef and cook until browned. 
      browned ground beef pepper onion
    • Mix in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and onion powder. Cook another five minutes.
      browned ground beef tomato added
    • Stuff beef mixture into each hollowed out green pepper. Top each with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce then sprinkle with the chopped cheese. 
      stuffing peppers and topping with cheese
    • Combine the remaining marinara sauce with any liquid remaining in the pan used to cook beef mixture. Pour into an 11x7 baking dish. Place stuffed peppers on top.
      stuffed peppers with sauce in pan
    • Bake at 375°F degrees for about 20 minutes.
      baked keto stuffed peppers

    Notes

    If you want softer peppers, it's best to boil or blanch the peppers before stuffing and baking. About 10 minutes in boiling water is recommended. Otherwise, they will likely be a bit crunchy.
    You can also make this recipe in the slow cooker. Just cook the meat filled peppers without cheese in the crock pot for 4-5 hours on low. The cheese can be added at the end until melted, about 10 minutes more.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pepper | Calories: 243 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 122.1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.7mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 7 g | % Carbs: 11.8 % | % Protein: 35.3 % | % Fat: 52.9 % | SmartPoints: 7
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    Originally Published: August 21, 2017... Last Updated: September 17 with clearer photos and additional information about the recipe.

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    1. Lynda Knott

      April 04, 2022 at 11:46 am

      I love your recipes and I was very excited to see you say most of your recipes are made (by you) with venison. I am still fairly new to using venison and am pleased it is as vesatile as beef and frankly just as tasty!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 04, 2022 at 1:35 pm

        Now that beef prices have skyrocketed, I'm very happy to have plenty of inexpensive game meat in my freezer. It tastes just as good or better and wild meat has been shown to be better for you too.

        Reply
    2. Dena Moody

      February 03, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      First time I have even eaten a stuffed bell pepper. This recipe was great.

      Reply
    3. Kk94

      January 27, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      Delicious flavor- i used Italian spiced ground turkey. However, i found that as is these are extremely runny, have too much liquid and are hard to eat. Next time would make it as a skillet dish and definitely try to reduce the liquid. Ie Drain tomatoes.

      Reply
    4. blavesta2@gmail.com

      December 28, 2021 at 7:52 am

      I've made this and it's very easy with lots of flavor. I cut them in half and have 12 pcs instead of 6 which makes them haf of the calories and carb.

      Reply
    5. Rebecca McVeigh

      August 12, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy to make. Delicious!

      Reply
    6. Jody Cunningham

      March 28, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      How many calories if you use ground turkey?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        There's not a big difference in calories.

        Reply
    7. Jerry Go

      January 02, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe!! Eat it all of the time!! My go to for stuffed peppers!!!

      Reply
      • Maribel

        August 09, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        What do you serve with these?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          August 09, 2021 at 2:21 pm

          I usually serve them by themselves or with a salad. You could add in some cauliflower rice or serve it on the side.

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