Hilachas (Shredded Beef en Salsa de Tomate sin Espesantes)
Shredded Beef in Savory Tomato Sauce (No Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the dish without rice, tortillas, or potatoes. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender shredded beef simmered in a rich, mild tomato and bell pepper sauce. While traditionally served with rice and tortillas, this keto adaptation requires the sauce to be prepared without starchy thickeners like masa or bread, highlighting the deep, savory flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef flank or skirt steak, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the dish without rice, tortillas, or potatoes. Crucially, confirm the sauce is not thickened with masa, bread, flour, or any other starch.
Watch out for
Masa or bread thickeners in the sauce (very common), hidden sugars in the tomato sauce base, inclusion of higher-carb vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
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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