Pot-au-Feu (Beef and Marrow Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Traditional French Beef and Marrow Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request omission of potatoes, carrots, and turnips. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for French food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and traditional French beef stew, slow-cooked with beef cuts, marrow bones, and vegetables in a flavorful broth. Modified to exclude high-carb root vegetables (potatoes, carrots) and served with low-carb options like cabbage or green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef cuts (e.g., brisket, shank), marrow bones, beef broth, leeks, celery, onion (minimal), cabbage, green beans, herbs (thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request omission of potatoes, carrots, and turnips. Confirm minimal use of onion and leek, or adjust macros accordingly.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour le Pot-au-Feu, s'il vous plaît pas de pommes de terre, de carottes ni de navets. Est-ce que l'oignon et le poireau sont utilisés avec parcimonie ?
For the Pot-au-Feu, please omit potatoes, carrots, and turnips. Could you confirm minimal onion and leek are used?
Watch out for
Traditional root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, turnips), potential for large amounts of leeks/onions.
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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