Plnená Paprika (Bell Peppers Stuffed with Meat, No Rice)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat-Only Filling) with Low-Carb Tomato Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: essential to request the stuffing be made of ground meat and spices only, without rice. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory ground meat mixture (excluding rice for keto), simmered in a rich, mild tomato sauce.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground pork/beef mix, onions, eggs, spices (paprika, salt, pepper). Tomato sauce (tomatoes, onions, spices, broth).
How to make it keto
Essential to request the stuffing be made of ground meat and spices only, without rice. Also, confirm the tomato sauce is not sweetened with sugar or thickened with flour/starch.
Watch out for
Rice in the traditional stuffing, sugar and/or flour in the tomato sauce.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.