The vibrant dish showcases a mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, each overflowing with golden melted cheese and rich minced beef mingling with colorful veggies and salsa. Surrounded by scattered fresh coriander leaves, the platter pops with delicious, eye-catching hues.

Low-Carb Bell Pepper Enchiladas

Name: Low-Carb Bell Pepper Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (variety of colors) halved and deseeded; 1 pound grass-fed ground beef; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup fresh coriander finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; to taste Salt and black pepper

Spicy, cheesy, low-carb enchiladas reinvented with bell peppers.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · January 17, 2025

A little about this dish

This recipe reinvents a classic Mexican dish, enchiladas, by adding a gourmet touch and adjusting for a low-carb diet. We have replaced the tortilla wrap with fresh bell peppers, creating a vibrant, nourishing twist on a traditional favorite. Key ingredients include grass-fed beef, Monterey Jack cheese, and chunky salsa - along with our bell pepper base.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large bell peppers (variety of colors) — 4 — halved and deseeded
Grass-fed ground beef — 1 pound
Chunky salsa — 1 cup
Monterey jack cheese — 1 cup — shredded
Small onion — 1 — finely chopped
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Cumin — 1 teaspoon
Chili powder — 1 teaspoon
Fresh coriander — 1/2 cup — finely chopped
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Salt and black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥⏲️🍽️

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
Step 2 — 🍳🧄🧅

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and finely chopped onion, cooking until they turn fragrant.
Step 3 — 🥩🥄🌶️

Add the ground beef to the skillet, crumbling it with a spatula as it cooks. Season it with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for taste.
Step 4 — 🍲🥫🍃

After the beef is fully cooked and the grease is drained, stir in chunky salsa and half of the finely chopped coriander. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
Step 5 — 🫑🧀🥘

Place your deseeded and halved bell peppers in a baking dish. Fill each bell pepper half with your spiced beef mixture, and top them all off with a generous helping of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 6 — ⏲️🔥🍽️

Place your prepared peppers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. They should be tender and the cheese nicely melted and bubbly when done.
Step 7 — 🍃🍽️😋

Once removed from the oven, sprinkle the remaining fresh coriander on top of the baked peppers. Serve while hot for the best taste.

A final fox tip

This dish is not only impressive on a dining table, but also on your Instagram feed! For a vegetarian version, replace the beef with a mixture of black beans and corn. Kids will love participating in filling the bell peppers and sprinkling the cheese. Plus, it's a sneaky way to get them to eat more veggies!