Fricasé de Res (Estilo Keto)
Beef Fricassee (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly request no flour, cornstarch, or potatoes to thicken the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cuban food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. This fricassee is robustly flavored with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and often includes green olives, all modified to be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, olive oil, tomatoes (crushed/diced), bell peppers (red, green), yellow onions, garlic, green olives, dry cooking wine (e.g., sherry or red wine), bay leaf, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly request no flour, cornstarch, or potatoes to thicken the sauce. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base. Served without rice or starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Added sugar in commercial tomato products. Flour/starch thickeners are common. Restaurants may include potatoes or carrots in the stew by default.
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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