番茄炖牛肉 (加低碳蔬菜)
Tomato Braised Beef with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (土豆), and instead ask for low-carb vegetables like bok choy, broccoli, or mushrooms. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty chunks of beef slowly braised in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, served with low-carb vegetables like bok choy or broccoli instead of the traditional potatoes found in the original dish.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket/chuck), tomatoes, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., bok choy, broccoli), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (土豆), and instead ask for low-carb vegetables like bok choy, broccoli, or mushrooms. Ensure no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
番茄炖牛肉，请不要放土豆。能换成小白菜、西兰花或蘑菇之类的低碳蔬菜吗？酱汁不要放糖和勾芡。
For the 番茄炖牛肉, please no potatoes. Can I have low-carb vegetables like bok choy or broccoli instead? No sugar or cornstarch in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a traditional ingredient and must be omitted. Hidden sugar in tomato sauce or seasoning, cornstarch for thickening.
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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