Kima (Keto-Style)
Greek Beef Meat Sauce with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no pasta', 'no rice', 'no potatoes'. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Greek food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and richly flavored Greek meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and Mediterranean spices. This keto version is served without pasta, rice, or potatoes. It pairs well with a side of Horta Vrasta (boiled greens, if available) or simply eaten on its own.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, garlic, red wine (optional), bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no pasta', 'no rice', 'no potatoes'. Verify no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ask for extra olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Kima, παρακαλώ. Χωρίς μακαρόνια, ρύζι ή πατάτες. Έχει ζάχαρη η σάλτσα ντομάτας; Επιπλέον ελαιόλαδο.
Kima, please. No pasta, no rice, no potatoes. Is there added sugar in the tomato sauce? Extra olive oil.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste/crushed tomatoes. Onions are moderate in carbs. Usually served with high-carb sides (pasta/rice/potatoes).
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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