Large onions hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, then baked or simmered until tender. A hearty and flavorful dish, traditionally a peasant food.

Key ingredients

Large onions, ground beef, egg, cheese (optional, e.g., Parmesan, cottage cheese), spices (paprika, salt, pepper), minimal tomato paste for color/flavor, olive oil.

If you order it anyway

Crucially, ensure no rice is mixed with the ground beef. Request the dish to be made without any added sugar in the sauce or filling. Serve with a side of plain keto vegetables.

If you order it anyway, say this (Croatian)

Za Punjenu Mljevenu Govedinu u Luku, molim bez riže u mesu i bez dodanog šećera u umaku. Servirajte s običnim keto povrćem.

For the Punjena Mljevena Govedina u Luku, please ensure no rice in the beef and no added sugar in the sauce. Serve with plain keto vegetables.

Watch out for

Traditional recipes often include rice in the stuffing. Tomato paste can contain hidden sugars. Onions themselves contribute a moderate amount of carbs.

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.