Lengua a la Castellana (Keto)
Stewed Beef Tongue (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, peas, or carrots (or minimal carrots if essential for flavor base). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Argentinian dish of slow-braised beef tongue, typically in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Modified for keto by ensuring no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas, and no flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, olive oil, onions, garlic, red bell peppers, crushed tomatoes (unsweetened), beef broth, red wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, peas, or carrots (or minimal carrots if essential for flavor base). Confirm no flour or cornstarch used to thicken the sauce. Ask for it to be served with a side of green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead of rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/starch in sauce, added sugar in tomato products, high-carb vegetables like potatoes or peas usually included, served with bread.
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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