Bolivian Spiced Meat and Egg Bowl (Salteña Filling Keto-Modified)
Bolivian Spiced Meat and Egg Bowl (No Pastry)
Yes, with a tweak: request only the filling (jugo) without the empanada pastry. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
The flavorful filling of a traditional Salteña, presented as a bowl without the pastry. It features tender, slow-cooked ground beef or shredded chicken in a savory, slightly sweet and spicy broth with hard-boiled egg, green olives, onion, and bell peppers. Modified to omit potatoes and peas.
Key ingredients
Ground beef or shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, green olives, onion, bell peppers, aji panca, aji amarillo, cumin, paprika, oregano, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request only the filling (jugo) without the empanada pastry. Ensure no potatoes or peas are included in the filling. Typically served with rice, which must be omitted.
Watch out for
The traditional filling contains peas and diced potatoes, which must be omitted. Some recipes might add a pinch of sugar for caramelization; confirm with the chef. Served with traditional sides like rice or bread that must be avoided.
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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