Hareesa Be'Siga
Spicy Beef Sauté with Bell Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Eritrean sauté featuring tender beef pieces cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and berbere spice. Often served without injera as a standalone dish.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), onions, bell peppers (red, green), tomatoes, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, niter kibbeh (clarified butter) or olive oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. Request extra leafy greens on the side instead of injera.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions and tomatoes can increase carb count. Hidden sugars in commercial berbere blends or 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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