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Eritrean Spiced Grilled Beef/Lamb (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no injera, rice, or potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Tender cuts of beef or lamb marinated in traditional Eritrean spices including berbere, garlic, ginger, and red onion, then grilled until succulent. This dish is inherently low-carb but must be ordered without injera or other high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb, red onion, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend (paprika, cayenne, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, etc.), salt, vegetable oil (for marinade and grilling).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no injera, rice, or potatoes. Confirm no hidden sugars in the marinade. Request a side of simple sautéed greens (if available and not a forbidden dish) or a plain green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinade, serving with high-carb sides (injera, rice, potatoes).
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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