Picadillo de Vainica con Carne (Estilo Keto)
Keto Ground Beef and Green Bean Hash
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm no potato, corn, or other starchy vegetables are used. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Costa Rican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful hash featuring ground beef and finely diced green beans (vainica), cooked with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and traditional spices. Modified to exclude starchy ingredients.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, green beans (vainica), bell peppers, yellow onions, garlic, cilantro, annatto (achiote) for color, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly confirm no potato, corn, or other starchy vegetables are used. Request extra green beans if possible. Ensure it's served without rice or tortillas.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Picadillo de Vainica, por favor, sin patatas, maíz ni verduras con almidón. Con vainicas extra, por favor. Sin arroz ni tortillas.
Picadillo de Vainica: no potato, corn, or starchy vegetables. Extra green beans, please. Serve without rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Bell peppers, onions, and green beans can add up in total carbohydrates if consumed in large portions. Potential for hidden sugar in spice blends or sauces.
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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