Carne Mechada (Keto-Modified)
Dominican Shredded Beef Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or carrots. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful shredded beef (often flank steak) slow-cooked until tender in a rich tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Dominican herbs. Modified by strictly omitting any potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables, and served without traditional rice or beans.
Key ingredients
Beef flank steak (or similar cut for shredding), bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste/sauce, chicken/beef broth, cilantro, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no flour or cornstarch used to thicken the sauce. Explicitly omit rice and beans as sides.
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato paste/sauce, flour/cornstarch thickeners, accumulation of carbs from bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
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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