Huevos con Carne Desmechada
Scrambled Eggs with Shredded Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Colombian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and popular Colombian breakfast or brunch dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs combined with tender, seasoned shredded beef, often cooked with a base of onion and tomato.
Key ingredients
Eggs, shredded beef (carne desmechada), onion, tomato (minimal for hogao base), cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no accompanying arepas, bread, or rice are served. Request the dish to be cooked with butter or olive oil.
Watch out for
This dish is traditionally served with high-carb sides like arepas or rice. The hogao (sauce base) can sometimes contain a touch of sugar if prepared from a store-bought mix.
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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