Tsebhi Gomene (Keto Modified: Spiced Cabbage Stew with Beef)
Keto Spiced Cabbage and Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or carrots. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and savory stew featuring tender cabbage simmered with beef, onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of Eritrean spices, creating a deeply flavorful and aromatic dish. Modified for keto by strictly omitting high-carb vegetables like potatoes and carrots, focusing on the low-carb cabbage and protein-rich beef.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), green cabbage, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice (or milder alicha), niter kibbeh, minimal tomato paste, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no hidden sugars in spice mixes or tomato paste. Ensure generous use of niter kibbeh for fat content. Serve without injera.
Watch out for
Onions (in quantity), potential hidden sugars in berbere/tomato paste, starch fillers (unlikely but possible).
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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