Shahan Tsebhi
Spiced Beef Shank Stew
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and aromatic Eritrean beef stew, traditionally made with tender beef shank and slow-cooked in a blend of onions, garlic, ginger, and a selection of mild spices like fenugreek and cardamom. Unlike the spicier 'Zigni', this 'tsebhi' offers a deeply savory, comforting flavor. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef shank, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes (small amount), niter kibbeh (clarified butter) or oil, berbere spice mix, fenugreek, cardamom, salt, beef broth.
If you order it anyway
Request no injera. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or legumes are added. Ask for minimal use of tomatoes and onions, or adjust portion size. Verify no hidden sugars in the berbere.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, hidden sugar in berbere.
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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