📍 Where this dish comes from: Cologne · Cologne Cathedral
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Gefüllte Paprika is the dish that every German child has eaten at a grandmother’s kitchen table, and it remains one of the most satisfying and wholesome meals in the German repertoire — a family classic that has fed generations. Using a cauliflower rice base instead of breadcrumbs in the filling cuts the carbs dramatically while maintaining the perfect texture, and the long, slow braise in tomato sauce ensures the peppers become sweet and yielding.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any colour) tops cut and deseeded
- 400 g pork mince
- 200 g beef mince
- 100 g cauliflower rice
- 1 onion finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 200 ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt pepper, and nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix both minces, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stuff peppers firmly with meat mixture. Replace tops.
- Place in a baking dish. Pour crushed tomatoes and stock around peppers.
- Drizzle oil over peppers. Cover with foil. Bake 50 min.
- Remove foil. Bake 20 min more until peppers are tender and filling cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 4g
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Health Benefits
- Bell peppers contain more vitamin C than citrus fruit — red peppers provide well over the daily requirement in a single serving.
- The pork and beef combination provides all essential amino acids plus creatine for energy.
- Lycopene from cooked tomatoes is an antioxidant studied for its potential role in cellular health.
Pairs Well With
- Radish & Cucumber Salat with Dill Vinaigrette
- Green Bean Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing