Guiso de Tacaco con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Tacaco and Beef Stew (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or cornstarch is used in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust stew featuring tender pieces of beef and chunks of tacaco squash, slowly cooked in a savory Costa Rican-style sauce with bell peppers, onions, and local spices. Modified to be keto by omitting all traditional starchy accompaniments and ensuring no carb-based thickeners in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, tacacos, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, beef broth, cumin, oregano, achiote, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used in the sauce. Request no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots within the stew. Serve with a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Traditional 'guisos' often incorporate potato or other root vegetables directly into the stew, or use flour/cornstarch as thickeners. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce are also a risk.
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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