Lengua Estofada (Estilo Keto)
Braised Beef Tongue (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners are used in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef tongue slow-braised in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, incorporating bell peppers, onions, garlic, and green olives. This keto version is carefully prepared without any starchy thickeners and served on its own or with a side of low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, fresh garlic, crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), beef broth, dry white wine (optional), green olives, bay leaves, ground cumin, dried oregano, pimiento, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour, cornstarch, or other thickeners are used in the sauce. Verify no added sugar in the tomato products. Request to be served without rice, potatoes, or bread.
Watch out for
Common use of starchy thickeners in traditional stew sauces, added sugars in canned tomato products, high-carb vegetables sometimes included in the stew (e.g., peas).
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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