Jalapenos are one of the star ingredients in Mexican cuisine. Just like many people, I love them so much. If you like spicy food, this keto meat stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon recipe is perfect for you.
The jalapenos will be filled with cream cheese and ground beef then wrapped in succulent bacon slices.
This bacon wrapped jalapenos recipe will make a great keto snack to bring to a party to share with your friends. It is spicy, crispy, creamy and best of all, it has bacon! Who doesn’t love bacon?
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How to Make Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Stuffed with Beef and Cream Cheese
Here’s the steps you can follow to make these bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.
Preparing the Jalapenos
- Wash the jalapenos, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Let them dry.
Cooking the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned, then transfer to a dish.
Assembling the Stuffed Jalapenos
- Fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
- Top with a tablespoon of the cooked beef.
- Wrap each jalapeno with half a slice of bacon.
Baking
- Place the wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream sauce on the side.
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- Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers with Ground Beef
- Bacon Wrapped Mini Meatloaf
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Keto Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeno
- 3 oz Ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 6 bacon slices halved
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jalapenos with water and slice them lengthwise to make two portions. Scoop out the seeds. Allow to dry and reserve.
- Add olive oil onto a hot frying pan. Sear the ground beef. Pepper and salt the meat to taste. When the meat is brown and cooked, transfer to a dish and set aside.
- Stuff the inside of the half jalapeno pieces with a small teaspoonful of cream cheese. Evenly spread to cover the interior.
- Top the cheese-stuffed jalapenos with a scant tablespoonful of the cooked ground beef.
- Wrap a half bacon slice around the jalapenos.
- Arranged all the jalapenos neatly on a baking sheet. Leave in the preheated oven (set at 375°F) for 15 minutes. Crisp and brown the bacon before removing from the oven. Transfer to a serving dish with sour cream sauce on the side. Best eaten warm.
Nutrition/Macros
FAQ
Are jalapenos keto friendly?
Yes, jalapenos are keto-friendly as they are low in carbs and can be eaten in a ketogenic diet without significantly impacting carb intake.
How many carbs are in jalapeno poppers?
A jalapeño popper (14 grams) contains about 0.9 g of total carbs and 0.5g of net carbs (*).
How many carbs are in bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers?
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers typically contain between 1-2 grams of total carbs per popper, with net carbs ranging from 0.5-1 grams, depending on the filling and preparation.
