Keto Hungarian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Garlic Cheese Sauce and Crispy Bacon

Allergens

Dairy (cheese) - Egg (in cream cheese) - Meat (beef) - Wheat (possibly present in bacon, depending on brand)

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove seeds. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, and half of the crumbled bacon in a bowl. Mix well. Stuff each bell pepper with the ground beef mixture and top with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and place stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Bake for 25 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Top with crumbled bacon and chopped parsley before serving.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance flavor, use a mix of different colored bell peppers for a beautiful and tasty display.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with vegetables such as zucchini or eggplant.