Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
I love meatloaf and I love love love stuffed peppers so I finally decided to do what I’ve been thinking about for a long long time, Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers.
Glad I finally did too, they were a filling and delicious paleo meal for me and my husband. In fact, so filling we each had half a pepper for dinner and the other half for lunch the next day.
I kind of like having a premade lunch waiting for me in the fridge. Except I wanted to eat it for breakfast, that part was kind of lame but the no-cook lunch part was good.
Looking for a good low carb/paleo stuffed pepper? this is the perfect recipe.
Paleo Stuffed Peppers
And yes they are paleo, no breadcrumbs just egg holding it all together in there. If you’re NOT paleo, by all means, add bread crumbs or oatmeal or whatever you use.
I like to add a 1/2 cup of almond meal to my meatloaf recipes to help bind them and keep them low carb. But because these are in peppers you don’t need to do that. You can of course but there is no need to add a binder.
Another Low Carb Stuffed Pepper Recipe
If you’re looking for a different low carb stuffed pepper recipe try my Taco Stuffed Peppers. Perfect for Taco Tuesday! Maybe you’re tired of carb-filled tortillas or maybe you’re out of tortillas, my Taco Stuffed Peppers will save the day!
Not Low Carb or Paleo??
If you are not paleo or low carb feel free to add a swipe of ketchup on the top or barbecue sauce or whatever you happen to like. Myself I like a little tomato sauce mixed up with smoke flavor and a bit of maple syrup but I figure everyone has THEIR favorite way.
Meatloaf Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large carrots
- 1/4 onion
- 3 dill pickles
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 2 bell peppers
Instructions
- preheat over to 375˚
- crumble the ground beef into a mixing bowl
- peel the carrots and put them in the bowl of a food processor
- add the onion and the pickles to the carrots pulse until minced
- add the carrot mixture into the mixing bowl
- add the salt and pepper and eggs and mix all together
- don’t mash it tightly though just mix, set aside
- split the peppers from top to bottom making 4 halves, remove seeds and pith
- divide the meat mixture between the 4 halves
- place in a baking dish and cover with foil
- bake for 45 minutes at 375˚
- uncover the last ten minutes so the tops will brown up
Notes
- if you feel like 4 carrots have too many carbs for you to enjoy cut back and add more diced celery or pickles
I see 3 pickles in the ingredient list – but no mention in the recipe of how they are used. Can you clarify what I am to do with the pickles?
AHA! I need an editor whoops! You chop them with the carrot and onion–thanks for catching that.
Do you precook the hamburger or let it cook in the oven?
It will cook in the oven!