Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Enjoy Keto Pizza Stuffed Peppers with classic flavors in a fresh twist that’s easy to customize for any meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 404kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup marinara sauce *see notes
- 3 large bell peppers any color, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
- 8 ounces pepperoni thinly sliced,
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- red pepper flakes optional for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground meat and garlic. Cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.1 pound lean ground beef, 3 cloves garlic
- Drain excess grease.
- Season with Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper, then stir in the diced tomatoes.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- Continue to simmer on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until sauce thickens a bit.
- Pour your marinara sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish and spread with a spatula.1 cup marinara sauce
- Arrange the peppers, cut side up as shown, and evenly spoon the meat mixture inside.3 large bell peppers
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and arrange pepperoni slices and olives on top.8 ounces pepperoni, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup black olives
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or so until peppers are tender-crisp and cheese is nice and melty.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Be sure to check the labels and use low-carb and/or fresh ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2802IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
