Low Carb Stuffed Peppers without Rice Make Healthy Easy!

Need an easy and delicious dinner idea but want to keep it healthy? Try these low carb stuffed peppers!

So many people I know are switching to a low carb or keto lifestyle and I see some of them struggling to keep variety in their menus. Others are having trouble finding family-friendly recipe options or recipes that are easy to make with familiar flavors!

Our Low Carb Stuffed Peppers recipe is easy to make and meets all of the flavor cravings you might have!

Low Carb Stuffed Peppers Recipe

I love stuffed peppers. I don’t what it is about them but whenever I get a chance to have them for dinner, I’m on it. Crockpot Stuffed Peppers with uncooked rice is one of my favorite ways to make them because it’s super easy!

But when I saw my friends looking for recipes to broaden their low carb options, I knew that stuffed green peppers could be changed into a more keto stuffed peppers recipe.

So with a few tweaks, these stuffed peppers without rice fit the bill. Plus, they’re still super easy to make!

INGREDIENTS FOR LOW CARB STUFFED PEPPERS

To make these stuffed peppers you’ll need ground beef or turkey. You’ll get leaner stuffing with the ground turkey but if you prefer ground beef, just go for a leaner variety.

You’ll also need your favorite color of peppers. I’m a huge fan of red and orange peppers. But it’s also fun to use a variety of peppers to make the meal more interesting.

You can also play with the type of cheese you use on top of the stuffed peppers. For this recipe, we used cheddar and mozzarella, but you can use your favorites or just change it up a bit each time you make the recipe.

HOW TO MAKE STUFFED PEPPERS WITHOUT RICE

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown the ground beef (or turkey) in the minced garlic and diced onion and drain grease.
3. In a large bowl combine the cooked meat, 3/4 cup of shredded cheese, diced pepper, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes (reserve the juice for use during baking).
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Slice the tops off the pepper and scoop out the insides.
6. Pour the reserved diced tomato juice into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
7. Fill each pepper with meat mixture and place in the baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the top of each pepper with mozzarella cheese and remaining cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers have softened.

*Makes 4-6 peppers

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Low Carb Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 tsp garlic (minced)
• 4-6 medium peppers
• 1 medium pepper (diced)
• 2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 oz tomato sauce
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (reserve the juice when draining)
• salt & pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown the ground beef (or turkey) in the minced garlic and diced onion and drain grease.
• In a large bowl combine the cooked meat, 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, diced pepper, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the tops off the pepper and scoop out the insides.
• Pour the reserved diced tomato juice into the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
• Fill each pepper with meat mixture and place in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the top of each pepper with mozzarella cheese and remaining cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers have softened.

Making no rice stuffed peppers is a great way to get your entire family eating healthier. You can meet the need of your low carb lifestyle while still offering your kids the type of food that they’re familiar with eating!

There’s no need to make more than one meal when you make these tasty stuffed peppers!

For another low carb family-friendly option, try this baked spaghetti squash casserole! We love it!