Lengua Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Beef Tongue (Keto Filling)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the filling is made with keto ingredients (e.g., ground meat, cheese, eggs, low-carb vegetables like spinach or bell peppers) and contains no breadcrumbs… About 5g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Beef tongue, slow-cooked until tender, then traditionally stuffed with a savory filling, here modified to be keto-friendly with low-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, ground beef or pork, hard-boiled eggs, cheese (e.g., provolone, mozzarella), bell peppers, onion, herbs, spices. Cooked in broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the filling is made with keto ingredients (e.g., ground meat, cheese, eggs, low-carb vegetables like spinach or bell peppers) and contains no breadcrumbs, rice, or starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional fillings often contain breadcrumbs, rice, or high-carb vegetables such as peas, carrots, or potatoes. Ensure the sauce also does not contain thickeners like flour.
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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