Carne de Res Encebollada (Keto)
Sautéed Beef with Onions (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour is used to thicken any sauce (uncommon for encebollada but worth confirming). About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef steak sautéed with generous amounts of sliced yellow onions until tender and caramelized, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Served without rice, beans, or tortillas, accompanied by a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (thinly sliced steak), yellow onions, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free if possible), optional: bell peppers, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour is used to thicken any sauce (uncommon for encebollada but worth confirming). Request omission of all high-carb sides like rice, beans, and tortillas. Opt for keto-friendly vegetable sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in some brands of Worcestershire sauce; traditional high-carb side dishes; some restaurants may add a pinch of flour to thicken the sauce.
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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