Chambaril com Legumes Verdes
Beef Shank Stew with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables are included in the stew. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and comforting beef shank stew, traditional in Northeastern Brazil. Slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Served with a side of simple green vegetables like okra and collard greens.
Key ingredients
Beef shank with bone (ossobuco), olive oil, garlic, onion, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, bay leaf, beef broth, salt, black pepper, okra, collard greens.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables are included in the stew. Request only keto-friendly green vegetables as sides, and no pirão (thickened broth) or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Chambaril, por favor, sem batata, cenoura ou outras raízes no ensopado. Acompanhe com legumes verdes keto, sem pirão ou arroz.
For the Chambaril, confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy roots in the stew. Serve with keto green vegetables, no pirão or rice.
Watch out for
Potatoes or carrots are commonly added to the stew. Default serving often includes pirão (thickened with cassava flour) or rice. Hidden sugars in tomato base.
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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