Pepián (Keto Chicken/Beef Stew)
Keto Chicken/Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: omit all traditional carb sides: rice and tortillas. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Guatemalan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional, rich, and savory stew made with chicken or beef, simmered in a complex sauce of roasted seeds (like pepitas and sesame), tomatillos, tomatoes, and various mild chiles. The sauce is naturally thick and flavorful.
Key ingredients
Chicken or beef (bone-in or stew cuts), tomatillos, tomatoes, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), sesame seeds, guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, onions, garlic, cilantro, chicken or beef broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all traditional carb sides: rice and tortillas. Confirm no flour or bread is used as a thickening agent, only roasted seeds. Request extra non-starchy vegetables if available, such as green beans or chayote.
Watch out for
Traditional thickening agents (flour or bread crumbs), although less common than seed-based thickening. Small starchy vegetables (e.g., potato chunks) might be included. Tomato/tomatillo base adds some carbs. Served with high-carb sides (rice, tortillas).
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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