Goveđi Obrazi u Crnom Vinu (bez škrobnih priloga)
Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine Sauce (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Croatian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-braised beef cheeks cooked in a rich red wine sauce with aromatic vegetables. The meat becomes incredibly succulent, often served with a reduction of its own juices. Crucially served without traditional starchy sides like polenta or mashed potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef cheeks, red wine (often Plavac Mali or similar), beef broth, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Request no starchy sides like mashed potatoes, polenta, or pasta. Instead, ask for a side of steamed broccoli or cauliflower if available, or just the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim Goveđe Obraze u Crnom Vinu. Neka umak bude bez brašna ili kukuruznog škroba. Bez škrobnih priloga poput krumpira ili tjestenine. Možete li donijeti kuhanu brokulu ili cvjetaču, ili samo umak?
I'd like the Goveđi Obrazi u Crnom Vinu. Please, no flour or cornstarch in the sauce. No starchy sides like potatoes or pasta. Can I have steamed broccoli or cauliflower, or just the sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made broths, flour/cornstarch as a thickener in the sauce, carrots and other root vegetables in the braising liquid contribute some carbs, excessive wine reduction could concentrate sugars. Always confirm sauce thickness.
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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