Carne Guisada Oscura con Vegetales (Estilo Caucara Keto)
Dark Beef Stew with Vegetables (Caucara Style Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: omit potatoes and any other root vegetables. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ecuadorian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty Ecuadorian beef stew, Caucara style, characterized by its rich, dark, and complex sauce. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked with a sofrito of onions, garlic, and bell peppers, and a touch of roasted peanuts (or almond butter for a lower carb option) and dark beer (or keto-friendly broth), creating depth of flavor. Served with steamed broccoli and zucchini instead of the traditional potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, unsweetened dark beer (or beef broth), aji panca, cumin, oregano, achiote, olive oil, broccoli, zucchini.
How to make it keto
Omit potatoes and any other root vegetables. Ensure unsweetened dark beer is used minimally for flavor, or substitute with broth. Confirm no starchy thickeners are added.
Watch out for
Beer contains carbs (minimal for flavor is okay). Tomato paste/sauce can contain sugar. Aji panca paste can have added sugar. Starchy thickeners are common in stews.
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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