This Keto Bell Pepper and Ground Beef Casserole is a rich and satisfying dinner that combines soft peppers, tasty beef, and a creamy cheese layer that won’t take you out of keto. It’s simple to make, easy to bake, and suitable for weekday evenings or meal preparation. You get strong flavors, a satisfying consistency, and a dish that fills you up without carrying you down. We can heat it again properly without any change in its shape, which makes it easy to prepare in busy routines. Keto Bell Pepper and Ground Beef Casserole stores well for 50-60 days.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Low carbs, keto
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 1 scoop or slice
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total servings: 6
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 410 kcal
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Bowls
- Microwave
- Big pan
- Baking dish
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1/2 cup rich cream
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- Mozzarella cheese, grated 1 cup
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 large slices of bell peppers
- Black pepper to taste
- Cream cheese, 4 ounces
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ONION:
- A single onion gives a good flavor. For a low-carb version, add green onions or ½ teaspoon onion powder.
OLIVE OIL:
- Helps when cooking ingredients. For a deeper flavor, try avocado oil, butter, or ghee.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Makes the sauce stronger. Coconut cream helps if you need a vegan option without increasing carbs.
BELL PEPPER:
- You may use your favorite combo of bell peppers from yellow, green, or red, but green provides a more bitter flavor. If you want lower carbs additionally, replace some peppers with sliced zucchini or greens.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Helps to provide a melt and stretch. You can use provolone or a keto mozzarella as a replacement.
TOMATO PASTE:
- Provides depth, keeping carb content low. Unsweetened tomato paste can be used as a replacement if necessary.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It provides the creamy foundation. For a more velvety feel, swap it with the mascarpone cheese.
GROUND BEEF:
- For an ideal flavor and fat balance, use 80/20. If you want lighter meat, use 90/10, but add a little more fat, such as butter or oil, to keep the recipe nutritious.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat oil in a large pan.
- Include bell peppers and onion.
- Cook till they become softer.
- Include garlic and mix it for a while till it gives a fresh flavor.
- Put ground beef and heat it till it changes color.
- If necessary, take off any extra fat.
- Mix paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and pepper properly in the dish.
- Lower the flame and include the cream cheese.
- Leave it to melt into the batter.
- Put in rich cream and mix till the sauce thickens slightly.
- Place the mixture into a lined baking pan.
- Spread the mozzarella and cheddar equally on the top.
- Warm the empty oven to 375°F.
- Cook the casserole in that oven(already heated) for up to 20 minutes or till it gets warm and bubbly.
- Before serving, leave it for 5 minutes.
TIPS:
- Swap beef with ground turkey for a leaner version.
- At the end, broil the recipe for two minutes for extra crispness.
- If you don’t skip the remaining time, it will help to set the casserole.
- To add a little heat, include a chopped jalapeno.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FREEZING:
- Store the servings in freezer-friendly vessels. Place it for 50-60 days. Defrost it for the whole night and heat it again at 350 degrees Fahrenheit till it warms.
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep it in a closed vessel. Store for three to four days. Place it in the oven or microwave till it warms up again.
FAQs:
Can I make this casserole spicy?
- You can add chilli flakes or jalapenos.
May I include extra vegetables?
- Sure, you can add zucchini, spinach, or cauliflower, which works perfectly.
How can I make it non-dairy?
- Use dairy-free cheese and coconut cream to make it non-dairy version.
Will I prepare this recipe in advance?
- Yes. Combine it, cover it carefully, and refrigerate. Heat when prepared.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS / SERVING:
No. of calories: 410 kcal
Fats: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Proteins: 25g
Sugar: 3g
Net carbs: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Servings: 1 serving
Total carbs: 7g