Guatemalan Enchilada Bowl (No Tostada)
Guatemalan Beef Tostada Salad (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY, request no tostada shell. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deconstructed version of the colorful Guatemalan 'enchilada,' featuring seasoned ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, hard-boiled egg, and crumbled cheese, served over a bed of fresh lettuce instead of a fried tostada shell.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, cheese (queso seco or similar), tomato sauce, cabbage, green beans, carrots, vinegar, oil, salt, spices.
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY, request no tostada shell. Ensure pickled vegetables are prepared with minimal or no sugar; ask for plain cooked vegetables if sweet pickles are standard. Verify tomato sauce has no added sugar.
Watch out for
The fried tostada shell is the main carb. Pickled vegetables often contain sugar. Tomato sauce can have added sugar. Traditional recipe often includes beets and potatoes which must be omitted.
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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