Mechada con Puré Picante de Coliflor
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef with Spicy Cauliflower Mash
Yes, with a tweak: specifically request cauliflower mash instead of potato mash or rice. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chilean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked shredded beef, often braised with aromatic vegetables and spices until fall-apart tender. This keto version is served alongside a creamy and spicy cauliflower mash instead of traditional potatoes or rice.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., posta negra, asiento), onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots (trace), tomato paste (trace), beef broth, olive oil, spices (cumin, oregano), cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, chili flakes.
How to make it keto
Specifically request cauliflower mash instead of potato mash or rice. Ensure minimal use of carrots or tomato paste in the beef stew, or confirm they are negligible for carb count. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para la Mechada, puré de coliflor en vez de puré de papas o arroz. Poco tomate y zanahoria, y que la salsa no lleve harina.
For the Mechada, cauliflower mash instead of potato mash or rice. Ensure minimal carrots/tomato paste and no flour thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional mechada stew can have higher amounts of carrots or tomato paste. Hidden sugars in commercial tomato paste or broth. Ensure the cauliflower mash doesn't contain potato or flour 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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