Chiles Rellenos (Unbreaded, Meat-Filled with Keto Sauce)
Unbreaded Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat Filling
Yes, with a tweak: request no batter or breading on the peppers. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Bell peppers (often pimientos or jalapeños) stuffed with a savory ground meat filling, typically seasoned with onions, garlic, and spices. Authentically, these are often battered and deep-fried, then covered in a tomato sauce. The keto version omits the breading/batter and ensures the filling is carb-free, served with a simple tomato sauce and no starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Bell peppers (large, e.g., poblano or pimiento), ground beef or pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, cooking oil, spices (cumin, oregano), salt, pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no batter or breading on the peppers. Confirm the filling is meat-only, without potatoes, rice, or beans. Request it be pan-fried or baked instead of deep-fried if possible. Omit rice and tortillas.
Watch out for
Heavy batter/breading, starchy fillers (potatoes, rice, beans) in the meat mixture, starchy sides. Restaurant tomato sauce might contain sugar.
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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