Keto Garnachas (Meat and Sauce in Lettuce Cups)
Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce Lettuce Wraps
Yes, with a tweak: request to serve the seasoned meat and sauce *without* the fried tortilla base, and instead provide fresh lettuce cups for wrapping. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A keto interpretation of traditional garnachas, featuring seasoned ground beef (or pork/beef mix) topped with a savory tomato-based sauce, served in fresh lettuce cups instead of small fried tortillas.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (or mixed pork/beef), tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices (cumin, oregano), lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or iceberg), olive oil, optional cheese (queso seco/cotija).
How to make it keto
IMPORTANT: Request to serve the seasoned meat and sauce *without* the fried tortilla base, and instead provide fresh lettuce cups for wrapping. Confirm no sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
The traditional dish is defined by small fried tortillas; this requires a fundamental change. Hidden sugar in the 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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