Shekla Tibs (Beef Sautéed in Clay Pot)
Sautéed Beef in Clay Pot with Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit injera. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender strips of beef, typically sirloin or ribeye, are sautéed at high heat with onions, garlic, green peppers, and traditional Eritrean spices like berbere. The dish is served sizzling hot in a traditional clay pot (shekla), allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to stay warm. Traditionally accompanied by injera, but for keto, it's served with a generous portion of sautéed low-carb greens.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin/ribeye), niter kibbeh (clarified butter) or cooking oil, onions, garlic, green peppers, berbere spice mix (or other Eritrean spices), salt, black pepper, minimal tomato paste (optional, ask to omit).
How to make it keto
Strictly omit injera. Request extra sautéed low-carb vegetables (e.g., gomen/collard greens, cabbage, or spinach) instead. Ask for minimal or no tomato paste/sauce, and inquire about hidden sugars in the berbere spice mix.
Watch out for
Onions, green peppers, and potential trace sugars in berbere or other spice blends. If tomato paste is used, it adds carbs. Ensure no injera is served.
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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