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Roman-style Oxtail Stew
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A classic Roman stew featuring slow-braised oxtail in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, often with aromatic vegetables like celery, carrots, and onions, and pancetta.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, tomatoes (puree/paste), celery, carrots, onions, pancetta, red wine, herbs (bay leaf, cloves), olive oil.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal use of high-carb vegetables like carrots and onions. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ensure no flour is used as a thickener and it's served without pasta, polenta, or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Italian)
Con poche carote e cipolle, per favore. Niente zucchero aggiunto nel sugo, senza farina, e servito senza pasta, polenta o pane.
Minimal carrots and onions, please. No added sugar in the tomato sauce, no flour, and served without pasta, polenta, or bread.
Watch out for
High quantities of carrots, celery, and onions; added sugar in tomato sauce/paste; flour thickeners; often served with pasta or polenta.
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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