Gjellë me Mish Vici dhe Bishtajore të Gjelbra
Beef Stew with Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or rice are added to the stew, and that no flour is used as a thickener. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Albanian stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with fresh green beans, sautéed onions, garlic, and a minimal amount of tomato paste for color, in an olive oil base. Served without potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck or stewing cuts), fresh green beans, onion, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste (small amount for flavor), water/broth, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or rice are added to the stew, and that no flour is used as a thickener. Ask for a very small amount of tomato paste or none at all to minimize carbs from tomatoes. Request no carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Pa patate apo oriz, ju lutem, dhe pa miell si trashës. Shumë pak ose aspak koncentrat domate. Dhe pa shoqërues me karbohidrate.
No potatoes or rice, please, and no flour thickener. Very little or no tomato paste. And no carb sides.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice accidentally included; flour/starch used for thickening; excessive tomato paste; hidden sugars in broth/seasoning.
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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