Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Cheddar

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Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, offering a satisfying keto-friendly twist on classic tacos. This Mexican-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs large 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 400 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 4 halved and seeded large bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb 85% lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp low-carb taco seasoning, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper half. Top each filled pepper with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Step 6: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.

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