Enchilada Tica de Carne (Estilo Keto - con Lechuga)
Keto Costa Rican 'Enchilada' (Lettuce Wrap Style)
Yes, with a tweak: emphasize replacing the traditional fried corn tortilla with fresh lettuce leaves. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto interpretation of the classic Costa Rican 'enchilada', traditionally a fried tortilla filled with a beef and potato mixture. This version uses a crisp lettuce leaf as the wrap for a savory, well-seasoned ground beef filling, topped with a flavorful, sugar-free red sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, spices (cumin, oregano, achiote), sugar-free tomato sauce or paste, large lettuce leaves (e.g., butter lettuce, romaine), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Emphasize replacing the traditional fried corn tortilla with fresh lettuce leaves. Ensure the beef filling contains no potato or other starchy vegetables, and the sauce is sugar and flour-free.
Watch out for
The original dish is carb-heavy from the tortilla and potato filling. Sauce may contain sugar. Ensure strict adherence to the keto modifications.
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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