Keto Hilachas (Shredded Beef in Rich Tomato Sauce)
Keto Shredded Beef in Robust Tomato Sauce with Chayote
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes or carrots. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender shredded beef simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and mild spices. This keto version removes the traditional high-carb vegetable accompaniments like potatoes and carrots, focusing on the succulent beef and a rich, low-carb sauce, potentially with chayote.
Key ingredients
Beef flank or brisket (shredded), tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, chayote (güisquil).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no sugar in the tomato sauce. Ask for extra fat (e.g., olive oil or butter) to be added.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, hidden sugars in commercially prepared tomato sauces.
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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