Chambaril (Ensopado de Ossobuco Bovino com Legumes Keto)
Beef Shank (Ossobuco) Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional and robust Northeastern Brazilian stew, Chambaril is made from slow-cooked beef shank (ossobuco) with marrow, braised until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich tomato-based sauce with keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
Key ingredients
Beef shank (ossobuco), onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes (fresh or unsweetened canned), olive oil, beef broth, bay leaves, cilantro, salt, pepper, zucchini.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no flour-based thickeners are used in the sauce. Confirm no added sugars in tomato sauce components.
Watch out for
Potatoes or chickpeas often present in traditional Chambaril, sugar in tomato sauces, or flour-based thickeners.
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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