Boeuf Bourguignon (Keto Modified)
Beef Stewed in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Lardons (no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, noodles, or other starchy sides. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic French beef stew made with chunks of beef (often short rib or chuck) slow-cooked in red wine (Burgundy), beef broth, lardons, mushrooms, and a mirepoix (carrots, onions, celery). The traditional preparation often includes flour as a thickener and is served with potatoes or pasta. This keto version omits these carb-heavy components.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, red wine, beef broth, lardons, mushrooms, garlic, onions (minimized), carrots (minimized), celery, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, noodles, or other starchy sides. Confirm no flour or roux is used as a thickener. Ask to minimize carrots and pearl onions.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Sans farine pour la sauce, s'il vous plaît. Pas d'oignons grelots ni de carottes, ou juste un minimum. Et des haricots verts ou une purée de chou-fleur à la place des pommes de terre.
No flour for the sauce, please. And no pearl onions or carrots. Could I have cauliflower mash or green beans instead of potatoes?
Watch out for
Carbohydrates from red wine, carrots, and pearl onions. Risk of hidden flour/starch thickeners in the sauce. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to balance the acidity.
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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