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Braised Veal Shank with Keto-Friendly Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to dredge the meat or thicken the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-braised veal shank, similar to Osso Buco but in a traditional Belgian style, cooked until fork-tender in a savory broth with aromatic vegetables and herbs.
Key ingredients
Veal shank (osso buco cut), beef broth, white wine, diced tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to dredge the meat or thicken the sauce. Request no potatoes, polenta, or bread. Ask for a side of non-starchy green vegetables or a cauliflower purée.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Graag geen bloem gebruiken voor het vlees of de saus. Geen aardappelen, polenta of brood, alstublieft. Ik wil graag groene groenten of bloemkoolpuree.
Please ensure no flour is used for the meat or sauce. No potatoes, polenta, or bread. I'd like green vegetables or cauliflower purée instead.
Watch out for
Flour used to dredge the veal before searing, excessive tomato paste/puree, high-carb vegetables (e.g., large amounts of carrots) in the braising liquid, white wine contributing residual carbs, non-keto side dishes.
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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