Boeuf Bourguignon (Keto Beef Stew)
Beef Braised in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Bacon (No Potatoes/Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: request no pearl onions if possible (or very few), no potatoes, no noodles, and no bread. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty beef stew, slow-braised in red wine with bacon lardons, mushrooms, and herbs. Modified to remove traditional high-carb elements, focusing on the succulent beef and savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck, bacon lardons, red wine, beef stock, mushrooms, garlic, carrots (minimal), celery (minimal), herbs (thyme, bay leaf), butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Request no pearl onions if possible (or very few), no potatoes, no noodles, and no bread. Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour/starch (classic is a long reduction). Ask for extra low-carb vegetables like green beans or broccoli on the side instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Boeuf Bourguignon, sans petits oignons si possible, sans pommes de terre, pâtes ni pain. La sauce est-elle sans farine ? Des haricots verts ou brocolis en plus à la place des pommes de terre, merci.
Boeuf Bourguignon: no pearl onions, potatoes, noodles, or bread. Is the sauce free of flour thickeners? Extra green beans or broccoli on the side, please.
Watch out for
Pearl onions, carrots (even though traditionally minimal, can add up), flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, potatoes, noodles, bread. Red wine contributes some carbs, but most evaporate during slow cooking.
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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