Bòf Kreyòl
Creole Beef Stew (with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially ensure no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, yams) are added to the stew. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Haitian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty beef chunks slow-cooked until fork-tender in a robust, aromatic Creole sauce featuring a medley of fresh bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, seasoned with local herbs and a hint of spice. This rich stew is typically served with rice or root vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (fresh or paste), garlic, thyme, parsley, Scotch bonnet pepper, sour orange or lime juice, olive oil/cooking oil, water or beef broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially ensure no starchy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, yams) are added to the stew. Verify no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the sauce. Request without rice or plantains, opting for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Haitian Creole)
Bòf Kreyòl la, pa mete legim ki gen lanmidon tankou pòmdetè, kawòt, yanm. Pa gen farin ni anyen pou epesi nan sòs la. Pa mete diri oswa bannann, èske mwen ka gen legim vapè oswa yon ti salad vèt?
For the Bòf Kreyòl, no starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or yams. No flour or thickeners in the sauce. No rice or plantains, please; can I have steamed vegetables or a green salad?
Watch out for
Default starchy sides (rice, plantains, root vegetables); inclusion of starchy vegetables in the stew; flour/starch thickeners in the sauce; hidden sugars in tomato products or bouillon cubes.
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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