Kreatopita Filling (Crustless)
Crustless Greek Meat Pie Filling
Yes, with a tweak: request the meat filling baked on its own, without the pastry crust. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Greek food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory filling for a traditional Greek meat pie, typically made with seasoned ground beef or a mixture of meats, slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs, often mixed with eggs and cheese.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (or lamb/pork mix), onion, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, fresh parsley, dill, egg, feta cheese, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request the meat filling baked on its own, without the pastry crust. Confirm no rice or other fillers are added to the meat mixture. Ensure minimal tomato paste and no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Θα ήθελα μόνο τη γέμιση της Κρεατόπιτας, ψητή χωρίς φύλλο. Επιβεβαιώστε χωρίς ρύζι/πληρωτικά, ελάχιστο πελτέ, καθόλου ζάχαρη.
Just the Kreatopita meat filling baked without pastry. Confirm no rice, fillers, minimal tomato paste, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes contain a pastry crust; significant amounts of onion; tomato paste can add carbs and hidden sugars; occasionally rice or potatoes are used as filler.
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.