Carne de Res en Salsa de Pepitoria Roja (Keto-Modificado)
Beef in Red Pepitoria Sauce (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no masa, corn starch, or flour is used for thickening. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef stewed in a rich, deeply flavored red sauce. This 'recado' is made from roasted tomatoes, a blend of dried red chiles (like guaque or pasilla), and ground pepitoria (pumpkin seeds), thickened naturally without masa.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat (e.g., chuck), roasted fresh tomatoes, dried red chiles, pepitoria (pumpkin seeds), onion, garlic, beef broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no masa, corn starch, or flour is used for thickening. Ensure no rice, tortillas, or other starchy sides are served.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, onions, and various chiles contribute carbs. Pumpkin seeds (pepitoria) also contain carbs. Hidden sugars in sauce base.
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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