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Stuff it! Low Carb Cheesey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Posted on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 | By: Carmen Anderson


If you love your beef but are worried about the effect the some carb-rich recipes like Shepherds Pie will have on your diet, look no further. Here is a healthy alternative that is as easy on the waistline as it is delicious. While most stuffed pepper recipes have rice, or some other starchy carb, this one is stuffed only with meat and cheese and it's totally low carb friendly!

So stuff it! Whether you’re cooking for a group or just for the family, these protein-rich stuffed peppers are loaded with flavor and make a great dinner with a salad on the side. Make sure to make extra so you can have leftovers for lunch.

Cooking Time:30  
Serves: 2-3
Estimated cost: $10

Ingredients
  • 6-8 green, orange, or yellow bell peppers
  • 1-2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 large can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 garlic wedges, minced
  • 1 cup of cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove all the seeds and white stuff. Simmer peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes
  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and diced tomato and fry for about 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef.
  4. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out peppers. Place stuffed peppers onto a baking tray
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes. 
Husband Says: "Stuff it! Ah shhht stuff it real good! Remember that 90s song 'Push it, push it real good'? No? Damn. I'm old. Anyway, stuff it! These things are tasty. Carmen's made a few versions of this and this recipe is my favorite of the bunch. Bell peppers are severely underrated as a main dish. Its nice to add something else to a bell pepper for a change, rather than dicing them up and having them play second fiddle."

Comments (9)

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction said on September 4, 2012 at 10:29 AM

My husband loves stuffed peppers! I'll have to try these!

Balvinder Ubi said on September 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

I have never tried beef. It is prohibited in Hindu religion, I am not Hindu but I respect that religion because I have studied in Hindi and English medium schools.

We do make stuffed peppers as a side and I will try it with nutrella granules.Its a vegetarian protein look just like minced meat.

Alida said on September 4, 2012 at 3:35 PM

this is a yummy way of stuffing peppers and a very healthy one too! Well done!

anne said on September 5, 2012 at 7:16 AM

I love bell pepper and usually use it for stir fries and of course stuffing those same ol' same ol' minced fish ! lol Love your mouthwatering cheesy stuffed peppers ! To me , beef and cheese is such a delectable match ! ;D

sandra said on September 5, 2012 at 7:24 PM

You can't go wrong with bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheese ~ Way to go, these stuffed peppers look divine...Yummm ;)

Feisty Tapas said on September 12, 2012 at 5:14 AM

You and I seem to have really similar tastes Carmen, I do a version of this (the original recipe was passed on to me by a Colombian friend). I had to come back to say this and: where did you get your blog design (I love the featured posts on the home page and the general design), I'm on Blogger too and mine doesn't look half as good as yours (although granted I don't have much time for the design in between work and toddler). Help please! ;)

Danny Cummings said on May 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

At what point are the tomatoes added?

Judy Clink said on May 3, 2013 at 3:50 PM

HELP! In step #3, what peppers are diced and cooked with the onions? Do you chop up some of the peppers or add others? You do not mention the tomatoes in your directions. I assume you chop them and add to onion and hamburger?

Carmen Anderson said on May 8, 2013 at 11:52 PM

Hi Judy, I am very sorry for the confusion, when I said "diced peppers" in Step#3 , I meant diced tomatoes. I have now made the correction. Thank you so much for mentioning it. I hope you enjoyed the recipe. And Danny, the tomatoes are added to make the meat more juicy. Hope you like the recipe.

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