Hilachas (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots in the stew. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Guatemalan dish of shredded beef simmered in a robust, slightly tangy tomato-based sauce with a hint of chiles. The keto version omits the traditional potatoes and carrots and is served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Shredded beef (flank or brisket), tomatoes, tomatillos, guaque chiles, pimiento chiles, onion, garlic, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots in the stew. Request no rice or tortillas on the side.
Watch out for
Traditionally contains potatoes and carrots. Always served with rice and corn tortillas. Hidden sugars in 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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