Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers are mini peppers filled with seasoned ground beef.
Ingredients
- 12 mini peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small onion grated with the juice
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Chopped parsley optional
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
- Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, grated onion with its juice, and egg white to a large bowl.
- Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the beef filling too firm.
- Cut each mini pepper in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and any large pieces of membrane.
- Divide the beef mixture among the pepper halves, gently pressing the filling inside and keeping the tops relatively flat.
- Arrange the Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers on the prepared baking sheet with the filling facing upward.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers have softened and the ground beef is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the stuffed peppers.
- Return them to the oven for another 3–4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheddar-mozzarella blend can replace the mozzarella.
For a complete low-carb dinner, serve these stuffed mini peppers alongside a crisp green salad, roasted cauliflower, zucchini, or another keto-friendly vegetable.
If serving them as an appetizer, arrange the peppers on a platter with sugar-free ketchup, mustard, or a simple creamy dipping sauce.