Misov Badrijan Jash (Keto)
Armenian Beef and Eggplant Stew (No Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, rice, or other starchy thickeners are added to the stew. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Armenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and comforting stew of tender beef chunks slow-cooked with generous pieces of eggplant, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a rich, savory sauce, prepared without any potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, eggplant, tomatoes (or tomato paste), onion, garlic, olive oil, bell peppers, fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, rice, or other starchy thickeners are added to the stew. Ask if tomato paste used has added sugar; if so, request a minimal amount.
Watch out for
Tomato paste (hidden sugars), generous amounts of onion and bell peppers, potential for flour thickeners in the stew, always served with bread/rice traditionally.
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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