Hilachas (Keto, no rice/tortillas)
Shredded Beef in Smoky Tomato Sauce (Keto, no rice/tortillas)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice and no tortillas. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender shredded beef, typically flank or brisket, slow-cooked in a vibrant, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and traditional Guatemalan spices.
Key ingredients
Beef flank steak or brisket, tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cooking oil (often lard), salt, pepper, cumin.
How to make it keto
Request no rice and no tortillas. Crucially, confirm no potatoes or carrots are included in the sauce; if so, ask to omit them.
Watch out for
Potatoes and carrots are very common additions to the sauce. Sugar in tomato bases. Rice and tortillas are standard accompaniments.
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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