Albóndigas en Salsa Roja (Estilo Keto)
Meatballs in Red Sauce (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used as binders in the meatballs. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful ground beef meatballs (traditionally a blend of beef, eggs, and seasonings) simmered in a rich, mild tomato-based red sauce, seasoned with typical Costa Rican sofrito ingredients. Served as a main dish without bread or starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, eggs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, culantro, fresh tomatoes, beef broth, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breadcrumbs or rice are used as binders in the meatballs. Request no added sugar in the sauce and no thickeners (flour or cornstarch). Ask for a side of steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or rice used as binders in the meatballs, added sugar in the red sauce, flour/cornstarch as thickeners, high-carb side dishes served by default.
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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