Keto Pastelón de Berenjena
Keto Eggplant Casserole with Beef and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the ground beef mixture or tomato sauce layer. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Dominican dishes.
What it is
A delicious layered casserole using thinly sliced, pan-fried or baked eggplant instead of plantains. It's filled with seasoned ground beef and often topped with melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese, sometimes a keto-friendly béchamel sauce.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), olive oil, mozzarella/cheddar cheese, heavy cream (for keto béchamel, optional), spices (oregano, cumin, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no sugar is added to the ground beef mixture or tomato sauce layer. Confirm no flour is used in the béchamel (if present) and no breadcrumbs are used.
Watch out for
Traditional *pastelón de berenjena* sometimes includes a sugary tomato sauce for the meat, or flour in the béchamel. It's essential to confirm these are omitted or replaced with keto-appropriate alternatives.
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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