Diabetic-Friendly Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A cozy, low-carb, flavor-packed twist on the classic stuffed pepper — simple, hearty, and perfect for any meal.

If you love stuffed peppers but want something easier, faster, and more blood-sugar-friendly, this Diabetic-Friendly Stuffed Pepper Casserole is the perfect answer. It’s bursting with sautéed peppers, seasoned ground meat, melted cheese, and all the warm, comforting flavors of the traditional recipe — but with lower carbs and balanced ingredients.

It’s the perfect weeknight dinner: colorful, filling, and guaranteed to make the whole kitchen smell amazing.

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🧾 Ingredients

Base

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers (any combination of red, green, yellow), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Sauce & Filling

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
• 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1–1½ cups cauliflower rice (instead of regular rice)
• Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)

Cheese

• 1–1½ cups shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend

Garnish

• Fresh parsley
• Red pepper flakes

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🍽 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Meat

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey.
Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Add Aromatics

Stir in diced onion, chopped peppers, and garlic.
Cook until peppers begin to soften.

4. Season Well

Add:

• Italian seasoning
• Paprika
• Salt & pepper

Stir to coat everything in flavor.

5. Add Tomatoes & Cauliflower Rice

Pour in diced tomatoes + tomato sauce.
Stir in cauliflower rice.
Simmer 5 minutes to soften everything and blend flavors.

6. Build the Casserole

Transfer mixture to a 9×13 baking dish.
Top with shredded cheese.

7. Bake

Bake 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly (like your photo!).

8. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes.
Serve hot and enjoy.

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💚 Tips

✔ Use cauliflower rice instead of white rice
✔ Choose lean ground turkey or 93% beef
✔ Look for no-sugar-added tomato products
✔ Cheese adds healthy fats for stable blood sugar
✔ Add extra peppers or zucchini for volume without carbs

Each serving is typically 6–8g net carbs, depending on ingredient brands.