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Keto Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers

These easy 6 ingredient Keto Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers are an amazing low carb dinner recipe bursting with delicious Mexican flavors.

  • Prep5 minutes
  • Cook40 minutes
  • Total45 minutes
  • Serves8

Published 21 Oct 2021

Keto cheesy stuffed peppers in baking pan
Keto cheesy stuffed peppers in baking pan

Keto Stuffed Peppers

Traditional stuffed peppers are filled with meat and rice, but we are skipping the rice in favor of a tasty low carb recipe with these Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers. Six simple ingredients come together to make a wholesome dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy all the great flavors of tacos tucked in a roasted bell pepper for a low carb meal. If you aren’t concerned with carbohydrates, then serve this taco stuffed pepper alongside some rice for a hearty dinner.

Cheesy taco stuffed pepper on shite plate with rice

Mexican Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Who doesn’t love Mexican flavors?! From Taco Pizza and Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet to an easy Taco Wrap for lunch, the classic taco flavors are good in just about any meal. These Keto Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers are no exception!

To keep this dinner simple, just grab a packet of taco seasoning and sauté up some onion and hamburger with it. Add in a can of fire roasted tomatoes and you have a the beginnings of a great dinner.

bell peppers sliced in half on baking sheet
roasted bell peppers in baking dish

How to make Taco Stuffed Peppers

Before you get your ground beef mixture started, slice your choice of bell peppers in half and scoop out the seeds. Place them cut side down on a greased cookie sheet and roast for 20 minutes. This will soften the peppers and sweeten them up.

I personally prefer yellow, red and orange bell peppers, but the beauty of this recipe is that you can use a variety and satisfy everyone’s preference.

While the peppers are roasting, get to work on your simple ground beef mixture. Don’t forget to grab your hamburger chopper! It is one of the few kitchen gadgets that I absolutely love and will make room for in my utensil drawer. It makes light work of chopping ground beef up.

cheesy stuffed peppers in 9x13 pan
cheesy taco stuffed pepper topped with sour cream and pico on plate with rice

Mexican Stuffed Peppers without Rice

After your peppers have roasted for 20 minutes, use a tong to remove them from the pan and place them in a greased baking dish, cut side up. Once your ground beef is all seasoned up and cooked through, mix in half of the grated cheese. Divide the meat between your roasted bell peppers.

Top the stuffed taco peppers with some freshly grated sharp cheddar. I always prefer the flavor and texture of grating a block of cheese, but if you are short on time, simply grab a bag of Mexican blend cheese.

Pop the Keto stuffed peppers in the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Keto Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers in white baking dish
Cheesy taco stuffed bell peppers in white scalloped baking dish

What to garnish Taco Stuffed Peppers with

The possibilities are endless when it comes to topping these Taco stuffed peppers. Basically anything you would put on a traditional taco is a great option. Here are just a few of my favorite suggestions.

Sour Cream

Avocado

Pico de Gallo

Cilantro

Lime Juice

taco stuffed pepper topped with sour cream and pico on plate with rice

What to serve with Taco Stuffed Peppers

While these Keto stuffed peppers don’t have any rice in them, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t a great side dish to serve alongside this low carb dish. Riced cauliflower is another fantastic option. Here are some more great side dish recipes that would pair wonderfully with these stuffed peppers.

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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers in baking pan

Serving: 1 g | Calories: 312 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 79 mg | Sodium: 550 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g

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