Keto Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.

For this step: 4 large orange bell peppers

Carve faces into the peppers using a small paring knife — triangle eyes, jagged smiles, whatever your Halloween heart desires.

For this step: 4 large orange bell peppers

Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned.

For this step: 1 lb ground beef (85–90 %), 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ small onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Stir in cauliflower rice, tomato sauce, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

For this step: 1 cup riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen), ½ cup sugar-free tomato sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, Salt and pepper (to taste)

Mix in half of the cheese and stir until melted through.

Stuff the peppers: Fill each “pumpkin” with the hot mixture, top with the remaining cheese, and replace the tops like little lids.

For this step: 4 large orange bell peppers, Extra melted cheese on top

Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom to keep them moist.

For this step: 4 large orange bell peppers

Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops lightly browned.

For this step: 4 large orange bell peppers

Let cool a few minutes before serving — they’ll look like glowing pumpkins fresh from the oven!