Guiso de Res con Vegetales (Estilo Keto)
Keto Beef and Vegetable Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes, yuca, taro, ñame, or other starchy root vegetables are used. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a savory broth with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and low-carb vegetables such as zucchini or green beans. Traditional starchy vegetables like potatoes or yuca are omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., stew meat), beef broth, yellow onions, bell peppers (various colors), garlic, cilantro, diced tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, cooking oil, salt, pepper, cumin, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes, yuca, taro, ñame, or other starchy root vegetables are used. Request extra keto-friendly vegetables. Ensure no sugary thickeners or sauces are added.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Guiso de Res, ¿me confirma que no lleva patata, yuca, taro ni ñame? Por favor, ponga más vegetales keto y sin espesantes ni salsas con azúcar.
For the Guiso de Res, I need to confirm no potatoes, yuca, taro, or ñame. Please add extra keto vegetables, and no sugary thickeners or sauces.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers can contribute significant carbs if in very large quantities. Potential for sugary bases or thickening agents in restaurant stews.
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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