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Fresh, raw red and green bell pepper halves prepared for roasting alongside raw ground beef and cream cheese for Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers.

Perfect Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creamy Beef

These perfectly roasted Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers feature blistered edges, a rich and creamy ground beef filling, and a heavy topping of bubbly, golden melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 large bell peppers 1 red, 1 green, halved and seeded (about 400g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) for brushing
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (450g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (115g), softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (3g)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (2.5g)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper (1g)
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (55g)
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (55g)
  • 1 medium Roma tomato diced, for garnish
  • 2 green onions freshly chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet For roasting the peppers.
  • 1 Large Skillet For browning the beef.

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red and green bell peppers in half lengthwise, right through the stem, and carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush the edges and insides lightly with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Roast for 15 minutes until you see the peppers tenderize and slightly blistered edges begin to form.
  2. While the peppers are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until the meat is fully browned with no pink remaining, about 7-8 minutes. Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the 4 oz (115g) softened cream cheese, 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder, 1/2 tsp (2.5g) salt, and 1/2 tsp (1g) black pepper to the browned beef. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and evenly coats the beef.
  4. Remove the pre-roasted peppers from the oven. Generously spoon the savory creamy ground beef mixture into each pepper half, packing it down gently. Heavily top each stuffed pepper with the 1/2 cup (55g) shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup (55g) shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes. Watch for the cheese to become perfectly melted, golden, and bubbly. If desired, broil for the final 1-2 minutes.
  6. Carefully transfer the hot peppers to a serving plate. Immediately garnish with the finely diced raw red tomatoes and freshly chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Pre-Roast for Blistered Edges: Do not skip the initial roasting step to achieve tender peppers.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is softened before adding it to the skillet to prevent clumping.
Drain the Fat: Always drain excess grease from your ground beef before adding the cream cheese.