Chiles Rellenos (Unbattered, Meat-Filled)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat and Tomato Sauce (No Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: request no egg batter on the chiles rellenos. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Roasted bell peppers (or sometimes güisquiles/chayotes) stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef or pork, vegetables, and spices, simmered in a light tomato sauce. Prepared without the traditional egg batter coating, and served without traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (or chayotes), ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cooking oil, spices (cumin, oregano). Small amounts of low-carb vegetables like green beans may be in the filling.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no egg batter on the chiles rellenos. Specify omission of rice and tortillas on the side. Ask to minimize higher-carb vegetable fillers (carrots, peas) in the stuffing. If chayote is an option for stuffing, it's a lower carb choice.
Watch out for
The egg batter is the biggest carb risk, which is being explicitly removed. High-carb vegetable fillers (carrots, peas) in the stuffing. Sugar in the tomato 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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