These are cheesy high-protein stuffed pepper bowls. Seasoned ground beef, colorful peppers, and melted cheese baked in foil cups — a delicious low-carb meal that’s easy, filling, and perfect for meal prep!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Melty cheese and colorful pepper layers
- High protein from ground beef and cheese
- Individual foil cups make serving and cleanup easy
- Great for meal prep or weeknight dinners
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (sugar-free) or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (no sugar added) or sugar-free salsa
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: extra sliced peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 4 oven-safe foil cups or ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in seasoning, diced peppers, and tomatoes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the foil cups.
- Top each with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra pepper slices if desired and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15–20 minutes Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: 28g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 19g
