Lesso di Manzo con Mostarda di Cremona (Senza Frutta Zuccherata)
Boiled Beef with Cremona Mustard (Without Sugared Fruit)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the Mostarda di Cremona is prepared without candied fruits or added sugar. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Tender, slow-boiled lean cuts of beef, often from the less glamorous but flavorful parts of the animal, served simply with a keto-adapted version of Mostarda di Cremona – a piquant mustard sauce without its traditional candied fruits.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., brisket, tongue, or lesso cuts), carrots (minimal), celery (minimal), onion (minimal), bay leaf, peppercorns for boiling broth. For Mostarda: Mustard powder, dry white wine, vinegar, water, salt, black pepper, horseradish (optional), erythritol/stevia (optional, in keto version).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the Mostarda di Cremona is prepared without candied fruits or added sugar. Confirm no starchy vegetables (like potatoes) are served alongside the beef. Request the beef to be lean.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Lesso di Manzo, la Mostarda di Cremona senza frutta candita o zucchero aggiunto, per favore. Niente verdure amidacee. E la carne di manzo magra.
For the Lesso di Manzo, I need the Mostarda di Cremona without candied fruits or added sugar. No starchy vegetables, please. I'd like the beef lean.
Watch out for
Carbs from the traditional Mostarda (must be explicitly modified). Minimal carbs from aromatic vegetables used for boiling the beef (usually discarded or not eaten).
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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