Boeuf Bourguignon
Beef Stew Braised in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Bacon (no starches)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, egg noodles, or other starches. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty beef stew from the Burgundy region, slow-cooked in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Perfect for keto when served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck), red wine, bacon lardons, mushrooms, pearl onions, garlic, beef broth, carrots, tomato paste (minimal), herbs.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, egg noodles, or other starches. Confirm the sauce is not excessively thickened with flour. Limit consumption of pearl onions and carrots.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans pommes de terre, nouilles ou féculents avec le Boeuf Bourguignon, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle sans farine? Pas trop d'oignons grelots ni de carottes.
No potatoes, egg noodles, or other starches with the Boeuf Bourguignon, please. Is the sauce thickened without flour? Please, go light on the pearl onions and carrots.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with potatoes or noodles. Red wine and pearl onions contribute carbs. Carrots are higher in carbs. Flour is often used as a thickener for the stew.
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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