Keto Pepián (Chicken & Beef Stew with Low-Carb Thickeners)
Keto Guatemalan Chicken and Beef Stew with Chayote
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, complex stew traditionally made with chicken and beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and thickened with ground seeds and sometimes starchy ingredients. The keto version carefully omits potatoes/carrots and uses minimal, keto-friendly thickening.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs), beef (short ribs or chuck), tomatoes, tomatillos, bell peppers, onions, garlic, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, chile guaque, chile pasa, chayote (güisquil), cilantro, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no corn masa, bread, or tortilla is used for thickening. Ensure any seed-based thickening is minimal and from low-carb seeds only. Ask for a high-fat broth.
Watch out for
Traditional thickening agents (masa, bread, tortilla), potatoes, carrots, peas. Seeds (pepitas, sesame) contribute carbs, so portion control is key. Hidden sugars in tomato base.
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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