These are the BEST Loaded Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos EVER! They are perfect for an easy lunch, dinner, or snack idea. Great to share with friends and family gatherings too…best of all they are keto and low carb friendly!
Loaded Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos Ingredients
- 6 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or make your own keto-friendly here)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños, optional
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or any of your favorite shredded cheese blends
Optional Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Scallions
- Olives
- Cilantro
Loaded Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a large baking sheet (or 2 standard sheets) with nonstick oil spray or parchment paper and set aside.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the bell pepper and cut each into 4 quarters.
- Lay the bell pepper “chips” on the prepared baking sheet(s) in a single layer with their insides facing up like a partial bowl that will hold the meat filling.
- In a large frying pan, stir the ground beef until it’s cooked through and crumbled.
- Add the taco seasoning along with about 2/3 cup water and the cream cheese. Stir until it’s fully combined
- Add the jalapeños, if using. Mix until well-combined and heated through.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the bell pepper pieces.
- Sprinkle on the cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, if desired, top with the salsa, pipe on swirls of the yogurt or sour cream, and garnish with scallions or cilantro.
Loaded Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos Nutrition
Serves 12
Calories 105, Total C 3.7g, Fiber 1.1g, Net C 2.6g, Sugars 1.9g, Fat 5.4g, Protein 10.6g
Here is a video we made to show you how to make this loaded nachos recipe.
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Loaded Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning or make your own keto-friendly here
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños optional
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or any of your favorite shredded cheese blends
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a large baking sheet (or 2 standard sheets) with nonstick oil spray or parchment paper and set aside.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the bell pepper and cut each into 4 quarters.
- Lay the bell pepper "chips" on the prepared baking sheet(s) in a single layer with their insides facing up like a partial bowl that will hold the meat filling.
- In a large frying pan, stir the ground beef until it's cooked through and crumbled.
- Add the taco seasoning along with about 2/3 cup water and the cream cheese. Stir until it’s fully combined
- Add the jalapeños, if using. Mix until well-combined and heated through.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the bell pepper pieces.
- Sprinkle on the cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, if desired, top with the salsa, pipe on swirls of the yogurt or sour cream, and garnish with scallions or cilantro.
Nutrition
More Low Carb/Keto Appetizers to Try
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
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