Mondongo Keto (Estofado de Callos sin Vegetales con Almidón)
Keto-style Tripe Stew (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO potatoes, NO yuca, NO squash, NO carrots, and NO plantains (these are very common in traditional mondongo). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful Dominican stew made with tender beef tripe, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This keto-modified version explicitly omits all traditional starchy root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, oregano, beef broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO potatoes, NO yuca, NO squash, NO carrots, and NO plantains (these are very common in traditional mondongo). Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening the stew.
Watch out for
Traditional Mondongo almost always includes several high-carb root vegetables. Tomato sauce/paste can add natural sugars. Hidden sugar in restaurant bases or starchy thickeners is possible.
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.