You’ve probably heard of the famous Bloomin’ onion from Outback Steakhouse, right? Our keto beef stuffed onion is a healthy, non-breaded way to enjoy onions while sticking to your low-carb needs.
Onions are one of the best low-carb veggies you can eat. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and folic acid. They also have a high protein ratio and contain calcium and iron.
The type of fiber found in onions is special because they are prebiotic fibers. This type of fiber fuels the good bacteria in your gut to enhance the health of your microbiome.
Onions are also an excellent source of an antioxidant called quercetin, which has been shown to reduce inflammation and boost immunity (1). One study found that quercetin helps protect tissues against damage caused by drug toxicity (2).
Additional research shows that quercetin may possess anti-cancer benefits due to its ability to inhibit certain cytokines (3). You can increase the bioavailability of quercetin by adding more vitamin C to your diet.
Onions have been called a “global benefit to health” by authors of one study (4). If you buy the red or purple kind, then your onions will also contain anthocyanins, which is another type of antioxidant with disease-fighting potential.
Our recipe also calls for beef, which contains high-quality protein and minerals that your body needs to drive enzyme processes. The bacon will add some fat and more protein so it helps build and repair tissues throughout your body.
Parmesan tops the protein pyramid and it is considered a low-lactose kind of food. Then we add spices, such as parsley, garlic powder, and dried basil, that are high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, flavonoids, potassium, copper, manganese, and magnesium.
Together, these beef and onion balls provide a complete meal with all the nutrients you need to fuel your low-carb diet!
Let’s Do It!
Put the ground beef, bacon, egg, Parmesan, parsley and all spices in a bowl.
Mix them until smooth.
Peel the onions and chop off the ends. Insert criss-cross cuts on both sides and poke out the inner layers.
Stuff the onion holes with the beef mixture and press the meat firmly down.
Form a “bed” for the cheese and insert a cheese cube into the meat mixture. Top each onion hole with more beef to seal the gaps.
Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
Do you like stuffing things inside other things? Check these similar recipes:
- Smoked Salmon Egg Stuffed Mushroom
- Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
- Bacon Wrapped Egg Stuffed Avocado
Keto Beef Bacon Cheese Stuffed Onion
Ingredients
- 6 onions medium
- ¾ lb ground beef
- 3 slices bacon finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 3 oz cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped bacon, egg, Parmesan, parsley and all spices. Mix just until smooth.
- Peel onions and cut off both ends. Make criss-cross cuts on both sides of each onion. Scope or poke out inner layers of all onions.
- Stuff your onions with beef mixture (approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each onion hole).
- Press the meat gently into each onion. Form a “bed” for cheese and insert a cheese cube into each meat cup. Top each onion hole with some more beef mixture.
- Transfer stuffed onions onto a baking tray and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with some more parmesan and chopped parsley.
