Keto Burek
Bosnian Meat Pie with Low-Carb Crust
Yes, with a tweak: request a low-carb crust (e.g., made from almond flour/mozzarella/egg) instead of traditional phyllo dough. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bosnian/Herzegovinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the iconic Bosnian meat pie (burek). The traditional phyllo dough, which is high in carbs, is replaced with a delicious low-carb crust. The filling consists of seasoned ground beef or a mixture of beef and lamb, often mixed with finely chopped onions and spices, baked until golden and savory.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onions, spices (salt, pepper, paprika), olive oil/butter, eggs, cream cheese or mozzarella for low-carb crust, heavy cream or sour cream for richness.
How to make it keto
Request a low-carb crust (e.g., made from almond flour/mozzarella/egg) instead of traditional phyllo dough. Confirm no breadcrumbs or rice are used as fillers in the meat mixture.
Say this to the waiter (Bosnian)
Keto Burek, molim vas sa niskougljikohidratnom korom umjesto jufke. Bez prezli ili riže u mesnom punjenju.
For Keto Burek, please use a low-carb crust instead of phyllo. Ensure no breadcrumbs or rice in the meat filling.
Watch out for
Traditional phyllo dough, breadcrumbs/rice in meat filling, hidden sugars in spice blends or sauces.
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.
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