Hilachas (Keto Shredded Beef)
Shredded Beef in Tangy Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no masa or bread thickener in the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, thinly shredded beef simmered in a vibrant, tangy tomato-based sauce, typically made with roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, bell peppers, and mild chiles. This keto rendition ensures the sauce is not thickened with masa or bread and is served as a standalone dish, omitting the traditional rice and tortillas.
Key ingredients
Flank steak or similar cut, tomatoes, tomatillos, red bell pepper, guajillo chile, onion, garlic, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no masa or bread thickener in the sauce. Do not serve with rice or tortillas. Ask for a side of avocado or a green salad instead.
Watch out for
Risk of masa or breadcrumbs used as thickeners in the sauce. Restaurant chefs may add a pinch of sugar to balance the tomato acidity. Hidden sugars in commercial tomato products.
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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