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Italian Stuffed Peppers

Tender bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, tomatoes, cauliflower rice, and plenty of cheese make a for a simple, hearty low carb dinner.
Course Beef
Cuisine Italian
Keyword italian stuffed pepper recipe, italian stuffed peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 235kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan
  • Basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice the peppers in half from top to bottom and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place cut side up in a 9x13 baking dish. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the pan. There should be just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Brown the beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Once browned, drain the grease.
  • While the beef is cooking, microwave the cauliflower rice according to package directions.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt to the beef and stir well to combine.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cauliflower rice and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly between the peppers and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes or until peppers are as tender as you’d like.
  • Sprinkle with basil or parsley before serving.

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Notes

You may swap Italian sausage for the ground beef, but it will add carbs to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepper | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 582mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 7g