Morrones Rellenos con Carne y Queso (Keto)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat and Cheese (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm that the stuffing contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb binders. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Uruguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole or halved bell peppers (commonly red) stuffed with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef, cheese, sautéed onions, and herbs. Baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef, cheese (e.g., mozzarella, parmesan), onion, garlic, minimal tomato paste, olive oil, spices (e.g., paprika, oregano), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm that the stuffing contains no rice, breadcrumbs, or other high-carb binders. Ensure any tomato sauce used is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Stuffings are very commonly made with rice or breadcrumbs. Tomato-based sauces can have hidden sugars.
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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