Costolette di Manzo Brasate con Verdure a Basso Contenuto di Carboidrati
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots often in braising liquid, ensure they are removed or minimized), no pasta, and no polenta. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef short ribs, slow-braised in a rich and savory liquid, resulting in intensely flavorful and fall-off-the-bone meat, served with a selection of non-starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs, olive oil, red wine, beef broth, garlic, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme), salt, black pepper. Served with side of low-carb vegetables (e.g., sautéed spinach, steamed green beans, roasted broccoli).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots often in braising liquid, ensure they are removed or minimized), no pasta, and no polenta. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per le Costolette, per favore, niente verdure amidacee, pasta o polenta. Mi conferma che la salsa non contiene farina?
For the Costolette, please no starchy vegetables, pasta, or polenta. Confirm the sauce has no flour.
Watch out for
Flour used to thicken the braising sauce, mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) in the braising liquid, residual sugars from red wine, and common carb-heavy side dishes like pasta, polenta, or potatoes.
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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