Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Vibrant bell peppers stuffed with savory ground beef and melted cheese, baked until tender with a golden crust. This keto recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bell peppers, ground beef, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (large, halved and seeded) bell peppers
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup mushrooms
• 1/4 cup onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 halved bell peppers in a baking dish, cut-side up.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1/4 cup diced onion and 1/4 cup diced mushrooms for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking meat into small pieces, for 6-7 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Step 5: Spoon beef mixture into bell pepper halves, pressing gently to fill. Top each with 1 tbsp additional cheese.
6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.