Plnená Paprika s Mletým Mäsom (bez ryže, v paradajkovej omáčke)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Meat (No Rice, in Tomato Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request the filling be made without rice or breadcrumbs. 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 mixture of ground beef and/or pork, baked or simmered in a light tomato sauce. The traditional rice filling is omitted for a keto-friendly version.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers, ground beef and/or pork, egg, onions, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper. Tomato sauce (tomato puree, onions, broth, spices, no added sugar). No rice or breadcrumbs in filling.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the filling be made without rice or breadcrumbs. Ask for the tomato sauce to be prepared without added sugar. Can be served with a dollop of sour cream or a side of low-carb greens.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Môžem poprosiť plnenú papriku bez ryže a strúhanky v plnke? A prosím, aby paradajková omáčka bola bez pridaného cukru.
Can I have the stuffed pepper without rice or breadcrumbs in the filling? And please, ensure the tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Rice or breadcrumbs used in the filling, added sugar in the tomato sauce, served with bread or potato sides.
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.