Hirveliha hautis (Kartulivaba)
Venison Stew (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes or traditional flour/starch thickeners in the stew. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and tender stew featuring succulent pieces of venison (hirv, often red deer or fallow deer), slow-cooked until meltingly tender. This keto version is prepared without potatoes, instead focusing on aromatic low-carb vegetables like mushrooms, celery, and onions, all simmered in a rich, savory, and usually cream-based sauce.
Key ingredients
Venison stew meat, onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, beef broth, heavy cream, butter, herbs (e.g., juniper berries, thyme, bay leaf), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes or traditional flour/starch thickeners in the stew. Confirm that the sauce is naturally thickened (e.g., reduced cream) or with keto-approved thickeners (e.g., minimal xanthan gum). Ensure no added sugar in the broth or seasoning blends. Request keto-friendly accompaniments like cauliflower puree or steamed green vegetables instead of starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Estonian)
Hirveliha hautis: Palun ilma kartuli, jahu ja tärkliseta. Veenduge, et kastmes või puljongis pole lisatud suhkrut. Lisandiks lillkapsapüree või aurutatud rohelised köögiviljad.
For the Hirveliha hautis, please no potatoes, flour, or starch. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce or broth. Serve with cauliflower puree or steamed green vegetables.
Watch out for
Onion and garlic in the mirepoix contribute some carbohydrates. High risk of flour or starch-based thickeners in restaurant stew sauces if not explicitly made keto. Hidden sugars can be present in commercial broths, tomato paste (if used), or some spice mixes.
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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