Hilachas de Res (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
Keto Shredded Beef in Spiced Tomato Sauce with Avocado
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sin papa y sin zanahoria' (without potato and without carrot). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Shredded beef (usually flank steak) slow-cooked until tender, then simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce seasoned with mild chiles and spices. Modified to omit traditional potatoes and carrots. Best served with a side of sliced avocado.
Key ingredients
Flank steak or similar beef cut, tomatoes, guaque chiles, pasilla chiles, onion, garlic, cooking oil, cilantro, avocado.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'sin papa y sin zanahoria' (without potato and without carrot). Confirm no sugar is added to the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional inclusion of potatoes and carrots. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or any pre-made bases.
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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