Pimentões Recheados com Carne Moída e Queijo
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the ground beef filling. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers halved and generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and often topped with melted cheese, then baked until tender and bubbly. A wholesome and naturally keto main dish.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (various colors), ground beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, mozzarella/Parmesan cheese.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or breadcrumbs are used in the ground beef filling. Confirm tomato paste is used minimally and without added sugar. Request no starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem arroz ou pão ralado no recheio. Tomate em pasta mínimo e sem açúcar. Sem acompanhamentos ricos em amido.
Please ensure no rice or breadcrumbs in the filling. Use minimal tomato paste with no added sugar. No starchy sides, please.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs in the filling (explicitly removed). Tomato paste may contain sugar. Bell peppers contribute natural carbs, especially in large portions. Fillers in ground beef.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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