Guatemalan Chile Relleno (Unbreaded, Keto-friendly)
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Meat (Keto-style, no breading)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A bell pepper (or similar large mild chile) stuffed with seasoned ground meat (beef or pork), sometimes with a few chopped vegetables, served with a mild tomato sauce. Traditionally fried in an egg batter.
Key ingredients
Bell pepper (or large mild chile), ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes (in filling), tomato sauce (for serving), cooking oil, salt, pepper, spices (e.g., cumin, oregano).
If you order it anyway
Must be served *without the traditional egg batter* or with a very light, keto-friendly batter (e.g., almond flour/pork rind crust, if available). Ensure the meat filling does not contain potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb fillers. Confirm the tomato sauce is sugar-free or very low sugar.
Watch out for
The traditional egg batter is high-carb. Hidden sugars in the tomato sauce. Potatoes/carrots commonly found in restaurant fillings.
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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