Ylikypsä Naudanposki
Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek with Rich Pan Sauce and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sauce is not thickened with flour/starch and contains no hidden sugars. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef cheek, slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth until incredibly soft. Served with its natural, un-thickened pan sauce and non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower mash or steamed green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef cheek, beef broth, mirepoix (celery, onion, carrot for flavor, strained out), red wine (cooked off), herbs (thyme, bay leaf), salt, black pepper, keto vegetables.
How to make it keto
Ensure sauce is not thickened with flour/starch and contains no hidden sugars. Request keto vegetables instead of mashed potatoes or purees.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Varmistattehan, ettei kastikkeessa ole jauhoja, tärkkelystä tai piilosokereita. Voisinko saada keto-kasviksia perunamuusin tai soseiden sijaan?
Please ensure the sauce has no flour, starch, or hidden sugars. Can I have keto vegetables instead of mashed potatoes or purées?
Watch out for
Sauces may be thickened with flour/starch or contain sugar. Traditional side dishes are high in carbs (e.g., mashed 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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