Lengua Rellena (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Beef Tongue (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing contains no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, sliced and filled with a savory keto-friendly mixture (e.g., ground meat, vegetables, hard-boiled egg), then served in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce. Confirm no high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, ground beef, bell peppers, onions, garlic, unsweetened tomato sauce, hard-boiled egg, olive oil, spices (cumin, oregano, bay leaves), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the stuffing contains no breadcrumbs, rice, or other starches. The sauce must be sugar-free and without flour/starch thickeners. Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/rice in stuffing, sugar/flour in sauce, high-carb traditional sides.
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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