Maraq Be'Siga (Meat Broth with Vegetables)
Spiced Beef Broth with Tender Meat & Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no carrots and no potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A comforting, savory broth made from slow-cooked beef, infused with aromatic Eritrean spices such as turmeric, cardamom, garlic, and ginger. It contains tender pieces of beef and typically includes a mix of vegetables. For a keto version, starchy vegetables like potatoes and carrots are omitted, focusing on the nutrient-rich broth, meat, and allowed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (often bone-in for flavor), water or beef stock, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, fenugreek, salt, black pepper, cabbage, spinach, green peppers.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no carrots and no potatoes. Ensure the broth is made without any added flour thickeners or high-carb ingredients. Focus on the tender beef and low-carb vegetables like cabbage or spinach.
Watch out for
Potatoes and carrots (if not omitted). Onions and trace amounts from other vegetables. Hidden sugars in spice blends or pre-made stocks.
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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