Minchet Be'Berebere (Spiced Ground Beef Sauté)
Eritrean Spiced Dry Ground Beef Sauté
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and robust dish of ground beef (minchet) sautéed until dry and crumbly, generously seasoned with a potent berbere spice blend, onions, and garlic. It's a foundational preparation easily served keto without injera or high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (preferably fatty), Niter Kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or cooking oil, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no injera or high-carb sides (like rice, potatoes) are served. Specify a side of simple steamed greens or a small side salad if available.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (if used) contribute natural sugars. Berbere spice blend can have varying carb content, potentially including small amounts of flour or sugar in commercial mixes. Hidden sugar in restaurant preparations to enhance flavor.
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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