Keto Tihlo (Spiced Beef Stew)
Spiced Beef Stew (Tigray Style, without Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no barley dumplings. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and deeply spiced beef stew, characteristic of the Tigray region. Traditionally served with barley dumplings, this keto version focuses on the intensely flavorful stew, prepared with berbere, niter kibbeh, and other aromatics.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), niter kibbeh, red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, diced tomatoes, green chili peppers, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no barley dumplings. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy thickeners. Served without injera.
Watch out for
High onion content, tomato paste, possible added sugar in commercial berbere, flour thickeners, usually served with high-carb barley dumplings (omitted).
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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