Manzo all'Olio (Senza Polenta)
Brescian Beef Braised in Olive Oil (No Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no polenta, mashed potatoes, or other starchy side dishes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional dish from Brescia, Lombardy, featuring tender beef (e.g., brisket or other tough cuts) slowly braised in abundant olive oil, dry white wine, beef broth, anchovy fillets, and Parmesan rind until incredibly tender and flavorful. Served without its traditional polenta for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Beef brisket or other braising cuts, extra virgin olive oil, dry white wine, low-carb beef broth, anchovy fillets, Parmesan rind, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon zest, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no polenta, mashed potatoes, or other starchy side dishes. Confirm no flour added to thicken the sauce. Request a simple side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Assolutamente niente polenta, purè di patate o altri contorni amidacei. Mi conferma che la salsa non contiene farina? Vorrei un semplice contorno di verdure a basso contenuto di carboidrati, al vapore o saltate.
No polenta, mashed potatoes, or starchy sides. Confirm no flour in the sauce. I'd like steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Polenta/starchy accompaniments; flour thickeners in the sauce; hidden sugars in wine reductions (unlikely for this dish).
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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