Guancia di Manzo al Barolo
Beef Cheek in Barolo Wine Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or sugar is used to thicken the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-braised beef cheek, incredibly tender, cooked in a rich Barolo red wine sauce with aromatic vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef cheek, Barolo wine, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, olive oil, beef broth, herbs (rosemary, thyme).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or sugar is used to thicken the sauce. Explicitly request to omit any accompanying starchy sides like polenta, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per favore, senza farina né zucchero nella salsa della Guancia di Manzo. E senza polenta, purè o pasta come contorno.
Please ensure the sauce for the Guancia di Manzo has no flour or sugar. No polenta, mashed potatoes, or pasta on the side, please.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener in the sauce, hidden sugars in the sauce, starchy side dishes.
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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