Tavë me Mish Vici dhe Speca (pa oriz)
Beef and Bell Pepper Casserole (without Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'pa oriz' (without rice) and 'pa patate' (without potatoes). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Albanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty oven-baked casserole featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with a medley of bell peppers (red, green, yellow), onions, garlic, and fresh herbs in a rich, savory, olive oil-based sauce. Modified to omit rice or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef (stew cuts), bell peppers, onion, garlic, olive oil, small amount of tomato paste, herbs (parsley, bay leaf), beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'pa oriz' (without rice) and 'pa patate' (without potatoes). Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato paste or sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Albanian)
Për Tavë me Mish Vici dhe Speca, ju lutem pa oriz apo patate. Konfirmoni pa sheqer në salcën e domateve.
For the Tavë me Mish Vici dhe Speca, please no rice or potatoes. Confirm no sugar in the tomato paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Bell peppers and onions contribute some carbohydrates. Small amount of tomato paste. Potential for added sugar in tomato paste or to balance flavors.
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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