Stifado
Beef Stifado (Slow-Cooked Beef Stew, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Cypriot food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, aromatic slow-cooked beef stew. Large chunks of beef are braised in a flavorful sauce with small whole onions, garlic, red wine, and spices. Traditionally served with potatoes, these are omitted for a keto version, focusing on the succulent meat and sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., chuck), small pickling onions, garlic, red wine, red wine vinegar, crushed tomatoes/tomato paste (moderate), olive oil, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, allspice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no potatoes. Be aware that the small onions can contribute to carbs, so moderate portion or request fewer onions if possible. Confirm no flour thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Στιφάδο, χωρίς πατάτες, παρακαλώ. Μπορώ να έχω λιγότερα κρεμμύδια και επιβεβαιώστε ότι δεν έχει αλεύρι;
For the Stifado, no potatoes, please. Can I have fewer onions and can you confirm no flour thickeners are used?
Watch out for
Potatoes, significant amount of caramelized onions, potential sugar in tomato paste, flour thickeners in the sauce.
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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