Pastelón de Berenjena (Keto con Carne Molida)
Keto Eggplant Casserole with Ground Beef
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar in tomato sauce/paste. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A Dominican-style layered casserole featuring baked eggplant slices instead of starchy vegetables, filled with savory seasoned ground beef and topped with melted cheese. Prepared without sugary tomato sauce or starchy binders.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground beef, bell peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, tomato paste (low-carb), olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar in tomato sauce/paste. Request extra virgin olive oil. Confirm no flour or starchy binders are used in the meat filling or cheese sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made tomato sauces, starchy fillers in meat, flour/cornstarch as thickeners in sauce, non-keto cheeses.
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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