Chile Relleno (Keto Modified, No Breading)
Keto Stuffed Bell Pepper (no breading)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely NO breading. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A large bell pepper (often poblano or similar green pepper) stuffed with seasoned ground meat (beef or pork), typically served in a mild tomato sauce. This keto-modified version explicitly omits the traditional egg-based breading and frying, and is served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (poblano or large green bell), ground beef/pork, onion, garlic, various spices, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely NO breading. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb fillers (like rice) in the meat mixture. Request no rice and no tortillas. Confirm tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Breading (must be omitted). Potential potatoes or other high-carb fillers in the stuffing. Sugary tomato sauce. Natural sugars from bell pepper and tomato.
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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