Keto Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

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1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375 °F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.Use: 4 large orange bell peppers
2. Step 2Carve faces into the peppers using a small paring knife — triangle eyes, jagged smiles, whatever your Halloween heart desires.Use: 4 large orange bell peppers
3. Step 3Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned.Use: 1 lb ground beef (85–90 %), 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ small onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced)
4. Step 4Stir in cauliflower rice, tomato sauce, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.Use: 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)
5. Step 5Mix in half of the cheese and stir until melted through.
6. Step 6Stuff the peppers: Fill each “pumpkin” with the hot mixture, top with the remaining cheese, and replace the tops like little lids.Use: 4 large orange bell peppers, Extra melted cheese on top
7. Step 7Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom to keep them moist.Use: 4 large orange bell peppers
8. Step 8Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops lightly browned.Use: 4 large orange bell peppers
9. Step 9Let cool a few minutes before serving — they’ll look like glowing pumpkins fresh from the oven!