Description
Craving a cozy, cheesy hug in a bowl—but without the carb coma? These Keto Cottage Pie Stuffed Peppers are the low-carb answer to all your comfort food dreams. Savory beef, creamy cauliflower mash, and bubbly cheese all tucked inside sweet roasted peppers. Ready in 45 minutes, they’re easy, satisfying, and guaranteed to earn “Wait… this is keto?” reactions from the whole table.
Ingredients
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4 bell peppers, halved & seeded
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1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt & pepper to taste (about 1 tsp salt total)
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2 cups cauliflower florets (steamed until tender)
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place peppers cut-side-up in a baking dish with ¼ cup water.
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Steam cauliflower until very soft, drain well. Blend with butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Brown beef in a skillet. Drain fat, stir in onion powder, thyme, salt & pepper. Cook 2 mins more.
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Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Top with cauliflower mash and shredded cheddar. Cover with foil.
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Bake 25 mins, then broil uncovered 2–3 mins until tops are golden and bubbly. Rest 5 mins. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
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Swap beef for turkey, chicken, or veggie crumbles.
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Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
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Dairy-free? Use olive oil and nutritional yeast instead of butter and cheese.
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Try pepper jack or gruyère for a bolder cheese finish!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 24g