Chambaril (Ensopado de Carneiro com Ossos e Legumes Keto)
Lamb Bone Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful Northeastern Brazilian lamb stew made with bone-in lamb cuts, slowly simmered in a rich, aromatic broth with low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, okra, and chayote. Served without rice or pirão.
Key ingredients
Lamb shanks or other bone-in lamb cuts, olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), okra, chayote, bay leaves, cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. Request no flour or cornstarch for thickening the stew. Confirm omission of traditional starchy sides like rice or pirão.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, okra, and chayote contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or bouillon cubes are possible. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener.
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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