Boliche Asado (sin arroz o papas)
Cuban Pot Roast (without rice or potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no potatoes, no yuca. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Cuban pot roast, often made from eye round or similar cut of beef, slow-cooked until fork-tender in a rich sauce. It's frequently stuffed with chorizo or ham. The meat itself is keto-friendly, provided starchy sides are omitted.
Key ingredients
Eye round beef, chorizo or ham (for stuffing), sour orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, bell peppers, onions, tomato paste, olive oil, beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no potatoes, no yuca. Ask for a side of low-carb vegetables or a simple green salad. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour/cornstarch and has no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Boliche Asado, sin arroz, papas ni yuca. ¿La salsa no lleva harina, almidón ni azúcar? Quisiera vegetales bajos en carbohidratos o una ensalada verde simple.
For the Boliche Asado, no rice, potatoes, or yuca. Is the sauce free of flour, starch, or added sugar? I'd like low-carb veggies or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
Sauce thickened with flour or cornstarch. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or broth. Starchy vegetables might be integrated into the stew. High-carb sides are standard.
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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