Mondongo (Estilo Keto - Guiso de Tripas sin Almidón)
Keto Tripe Stew (without Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, yuca, corn, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful Cuban stew, prepared with tender beef tripe simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. This keto-friendly version excludes traditional high-starch ingredients like potatoes, yuca, corn, and chickpeas, focusing instead on bell peppers, onions, garlic, and other low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, fresh garlic, crushed tomatoes (sugar-free), beef broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, bay leaf, pimiento, green olives (optional), low-carb vegetables (e.g., celery, green beans).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, yuca, corn, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato products used for the broth.
Watch out for
Traditional inclusion of high-carb vegetables (potatoes, yuca, corn, chickpeas), use of flour/cornstarch as thickeners, added sugars in canned tomato products.
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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