Pepián (Chicken/Beef Stew, No Starchy Vegetables)
Keto Guatemalan Chicken/Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, güisquil (chayote), 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 and complex traditional Guatemalan stew, typically made with chicken or beef (or a mix), roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and seeds (sesame, pumpkin). Modified by omitting traditional starchy vegetables like potatoes and güisquil, and served without rice or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Chicken or beef, roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, güajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken or beef broth, salt, pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, lard).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, güisquil (chayote), or other starchy vegetables. Ensure no corn masa is used as a thickener (some versions use a minimal amount, request omission if possible, or verify it's only thickened with seeds). Served without rice, tortillas, or bread.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables (potatoes, güisquil), hidden sugars in sauce/broth, corn masa as a thickener.
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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