Ensopado de Mocotó com Legumes Keto (Ensopado de Pés de Boi com Vegetais Low-Carb)
Keto Cow's Feet Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that no high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, yuca, or beans be included in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deeply rich and hearty stew made from slow-cooked cow's feet (mocotó), renowned for its gelatinous texture and collagen content. This comforting Brazilian staple is simmered with aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices, and modified to incorporate only keto-friendly vegetables, offering a nourishing and satisfying meal.
Key ingredients
Cow's feet (mocotó), onion, garlic, bell peppers (various colors), small amount of fresh tomatoes, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, bay leaf, olive oil or other cooking fat, beef broth, a selection of low-carb vegetables (e.g., celery, zucchini, green beans, cabbage).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request that no high-carb vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, yuca, or beans be included in the stew. Ensure the dish is served strictly without rice or farofa. Confirm no added sugars in any tomato paste or sauce used in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Ensopado de Mocotó, por favor, sem batata, cenoura, mandioca ou feijão. Sirva sem arroz ou farofa, e confirme se não há açúcar na pasta de tomate ou molho.
For the Ensopado de Mocotó, please omit potatoes, carrots, yuca, and beans. Serve strictly without rice or farofa, and no added sugars in the tomato paste or sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional versions of Mocotó often include starchy root vegetables and sometimes beans. It is typically served with rice or farofa, which must be omitted. Restaurant-prepared tomato pastes or sauces can contain hidden sugars that contribute to carb count.
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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