Sancocho (Keto-Modified)
Keto Dominican Meat Stew (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no yuca, ñame, yautía, potato, or plantain. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Dominican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, hearty and flavorful Dominican meat stew, traditionally made with multiple types of meat. This keto-modified version focuses on the succulent beef, chicken, pork, and/or goat, simmered in a savory broth with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs, explicitly omitting all starchy root vegetables and plantains.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs/stew meat, chicken drumsticks/thighs, pork butt, goat meat (optional), green bell peppers, red onion, celery, cilantro, garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, spices (oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no yuca, ñame, yautía, potato, or plantain. Confirm no added sugar in the broth or seasoning.
Watch out for
Traditional starchy root vegetables (yuca, yautía, ñame, potato, plantain), potential hidden sugars in pre-made broth or seasoning blends, excessive tomato paste.
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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