Carne Guisada (con Vegetales Verdes)
Dominican Stewed Beef with Green Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, yuca, or plantains in the stew. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked in a deeply flavorful, aromatic sauce with a base of sofrito (garlic, onions, peppers, herbs) and tomato paste. Modified to explicitly exclude traditional starchy vegetables like potatoes and carrots, and served with a side of steamed green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, bitter orange/lime juice, broth, Dominican seasoning, side vegetables (e.g., green beans).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, yuca, or plantains in the stew. Confirm no flour/cornstarch thickeners. Omit all traditional starchy sides (rice, beans). Request steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, yuca (common additions, must omit), sauce thickeners, hidden sugar in tomato paste/canned sauces, high quantity of onions/peppers, traditional high-carb 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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