Carne de Res en Salsa de Pepitoria (Keto, sin masa)
Beef in Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Keto, no thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely critical to confirm no masa harina, bread, or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, slow-simmered chunks of beef bathed in a rich, earthy, and savory 'pepitoria' sauce. This traditional Guatemalan sauce is crafted from toasted and ground pumpkin seeds, ripe tomatoes, various aromatic chilies (like guaque and pasilla), and spices, naturally thickened without the use of masa or bread. Served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, raw pumpkin seeds (pepitoria), Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, garlic, dried guaque chilies, dried pasilla chilies, beef broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, traditional spices (e.g., cinnamon, clove, allspice).
How to make it keto
Absolutely critical to confirm no masa harina, bread, or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Ensure no added sugars in the sauce. Request no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Masa/bread thickeners are the primary carb risk. Pumpkin seeds can be moderate in carbs in larger quantities. Tomatoes, onions, and chilies contribute natural carbs. Hidden sugars in prepared sauces.
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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