Subanik (Spicy Meat Stew, No Potatoes/Tamales)
Spicy Guatemalan Meat Stew (Low Carb)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit any potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and often spicy celebratory stew featuring a medley of chicken, pork, and beef, slow-simmered in a rich, red chili-based sauce. Served as a hearty, low-carb main dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, pork shoulder, beef stew meat, tomatoes, various dried chilies (guajillo, ancho, pasilla), onions, garlic, cinnamon, bay leaf, beef/chicken broth, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit any potatoes. Refuse tamalitos (small tamales) and rice. Confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are used in the sauce base.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common ingredient in Subanik. Tamalitos and rice are standard accompaniments. The sauce might contain thickeners or hidden sugars.
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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