I have been a devotee of the Paleo diet for many years so when I decided to take on the Ketogenic diet I assumed it was going to be a fairly simple transition. I could not have been more wrong. I thought because I had ditched the carbs from foods derived from grains and refined sugars that I was eating a relatively low carbohydrate diet. What I didn’t realize was how many carbs I was consuming when it came to the huge salads I was eating every day. From a layman’s point of view I was however after spending hours reading and researching the Keto diet I realized that I could probably eat even less to help promote even better health. You see the thing is not all carbs are created equal. For instance the carbohydrates found in grains are for the most part in the form of glucose (sugar) and when consumed in large amounts can cause unwanted issues to arise in our gut like chronic inflammation (Type II diabetes, joint pain, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease to name a few) and obesity. Then there are the carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables which are different from those found in grains and refined sugars because they contain a high amount of fibre and not a lot of sugars which means they are less likely to disrupt the gut microbiota which leads to inflammation.
What all this means is I have had to rethink what I am eating and it has been a challenge but today’s efforts in the kitchen lead me to believe I am starting to get the hang of this and I am loving it! I am still slightly resistant to counting and tracking my macros (it’s a Keto thing) but I’ve realized that like any new skill I take on, with a little practice I will get really good at it and after some time it will just come naturally.
As usual I cook with whatever provisions I have on hand and at times my refrigerator, pantry and garage can resemble a small country general store. This recipe is thanks to the leftover tri-tip roast I had in the refrigerator and a bag of bell peppers that we needed to eat, stat!
After just one bite this has fast become one of my most favourite recipes I have created to date. And, the best part is how ridiculously simple it is to make. S-I-M-P-L-E. As in you can have this on the table in less than 30 minutes simple.
Because the beef was already cooked I just added it to the onions once they were cooked to heat it up a little. I am already thinking about the next time I am going to make this. Which will be tomorrow. In case you’re wondering.
Serves: 2
Author: Cassie Elliott
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes
Steak Stuffed Bell Peppers:
- 1 red (orange, yellow) bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 150 grams cooked steak or roast beef (I used leftover tri-tip roast beef)
- 3 – 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil and butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions, stirring occasionally until they begin to become translucent then reduce the heat to low.
- Continue to cook the onions until brown (semi-carmelized).
- Meanwhile slice the pepper in half and remove the seeds and membrane.
- Place peppers in microwave safe bowl with 2 – 3 tablespoons of water.
- Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes or until slightly soft to the touch.
- Turn the oven to broil.
- Slice roast beef or steak very thin and add to onions. Add more oil if needed.
- Remove peppers from microwave and place in oven-proof baking dish. If the peppers are not sitting level in pan roll up a piece of aluminum foil to prop up as needed.
- Add meat and onions to the peppers.
- Top with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted, a little brown and bubbly.
- Remove, plate and be prepared to say “Mmmmmmm.”
Super simple and quick to make but totally delicious. These went down a storm with my husband who loves his carbs so this was a great way to get some additional veg into him. These will definitely be a go to meal for me. Minimal prep and cooking time for maximum flavour. Thanks!!!
Hi Vicki. So happy to hear they were a hit!