Boeuf Bourguignon (Keto-Friendly)
Beef braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and keto mashed vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty French beef stew originating from the Burgundy region, with beef braised in red wine, often with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. This keto version ensures no flour thickeners and replaces traditional sides with mashed keto vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck), red wine (Burgundy), bacon (lardons), mushrooms, beef stock, carrots (minimal), pearl onions (minimal), garlic, herbs. Keto version with mashed cauliflower or turnip puree.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure no flour is used for thickening the sauce. Request no potatoes (pommes de terre) or noodles. Ask for a side of mashed cauliflower, turnip puree, or simply the stew. Be aware of pearl onions and carrots, which contribute carbs; request minimal.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Boeuf Bourguignon, sans carottes ni petits oignons, s'il vous plaît. La sauce est-elle sans farine ? Pas d'accompagnements féculents comme pommes de terre ou pâtes.
For the Boeuf Bourguignon, no carrots or pearl onions, please. Is the sauce without flour? No starchy sides like potatoes or pasta.
Watch out for
Flour thickener in sauce, potatoes/noodles, pearl onions, carrots, hidden sugar in braising liquid.
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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