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Sliced Beef Strips Sauté with Spiced Onions (Keto-style)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef strips sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger, and traditional Eritrean spices. This dish is naturally low-carb when served without injera, focusing on the succulent meat and aromatic spices.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin or tenderloin, red onion, garlic, ginger, butter/niter qibe (spiced clarified butter), berbere (mildly), salt, black pepper, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Request no injera or carb sides (e.g., rice, potatoes). Confirm no sugar is added to the spice blend or sauce.
Watch out for
Onions can contribute carbs in large quantities. Some pre-made berbere spice mixes or commercial sauces might contain hidden sugars.
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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