Carne Guisada (Estilo Cubano, sin Papa)
Stewed Beef (Cuban Style, Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas) in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cuban food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Traditional Cuban beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef (often chuck or round) simmered in a savory sofrito and unsweetened tomato-based sauce with pimiento-stuffed olives and bay leaves. This keto rendition is served without the usual potatoes or other high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat (chuck, round), olive oil, green bell peppers, onions, garlic, unsweetened tomato paste, dry red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, ground cumin, dried oregano, pimiento-stuffed olives, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas) in the stew. Ensure no flour or corn starch is used as a thickener. Confirm tomato paste is unsweetened.
Watch out for
Potatoes or other high-carb vegetables, starch-based thickeners, hidden sugars in tomato products or wine.
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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