Qovurma (Lamb/Beef with Onions)
Pan-Fried Lamb/Beef with Onions (Potato Omitted)
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Hearty dish of pan-fried chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked until tender, then further fried with a generous amount of sautéed onions. Often garnished with herbs. This version omits potatoes or chickpeas common in some variations.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, large amount of onion, butter/oil, salt, pepper, sometimes a little tomato paste (check for sugar).
If you order it anyway
Absolutely confirm no potatoes, chickpeas, or rice. If tomato paste is used, confirm no added sugar. Request extra herbs instead of carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Potatoes or chickpeas often included, hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces, large quantity of cooked onions.
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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