Peposo all'Imprunetina (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Tuscan Black Pepper Beef Stew (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no traditional carb sides (polenta, bread, potatoes). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic robust Tuscan beef stew, slow-cooked until meltingly tender with an abundance of black pepper, red wine, garlic, and herbs. Traditionally served with polenta or bread, this keto version focuses purely on the rich, savory meat.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck, red wine (Chianti or similar), black peppercorns, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, small amount of tomato paste.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no traditional carb sides (polenta, bread, potatoes). Ask if any flour is used for thickening and request omission. Confirm no added sugars in the tomato paste or wine reduction. Minimize any carrots if present.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Peposo all'Imprunetina, niente contorni carboidrati (polenta, pane, patate). Niente farina per addensare, per favore. Senza zuccheri aggiunti e carote minime.
For the Peposo all'Imprunetina, no carb sides (polenta, bread, potatoes). No flour for thickening, please. No added sugars, and minimal carrot.
Watch out for
Red wine contains residual sugars; tomato paste has carbs. If flour is used for thickening, it must be omitted. Some restaurants might add carrots for sweetness/body, which should be minimized.
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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