Hilachas (Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce without Carbs)
Guatemalan Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, no rice, and no tortillas. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting Guatemalan dish featuring tender shredded beef simmered in a rich, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce. Traditionally, this dish often includes potatoes and is served with rice and tortillas. For a keto diet, the dish is prepared without potatoes and served strictly without any rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef (flank, brisket), tomatoes, tomatillos, guajillo chiles, bell peppers, onion, garlic, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, no rice, and no tortillas. Confirm no starchy thickeners (e.g., flour, corn masa) are used in the sauce. Request clarification on all ingredients if unsure.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common ingredient and must be explicitly omitted. Hidden sugars in tomato-based sauces. Potential use of flour or corn masa as a thickener. Cross-contamination from rice/tortillas on serving plates.
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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