Lham Bel Basal (Keto-Style Meat with Onions)
Keto-Style Slow-Cooked Meat with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar is used for caramelizing onions (rely on natural sweetness). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Libyan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked until meltingly soft with an abundance of caramelized onions and aromatic spices such as turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. The onions cook down to create a naturally sweet and rich sauce without added sugar, allowing the meat to braise in its own juices and rendered fat.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder, leg, or stew cuts) or beef, large quantity of onions, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar is used for caramelizing onions (rely on natural sweetness). Serve without bread, rice, or any starchy sides. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لحم بالبصل، لو سمحت بدون سكر مضاف للبصل. وبدون خبز أو رز أو بطاطا أو جزر.
For the Lham Bel Basal, please ensure no added sugar for the onions. Serve without bread, rice, potatoes, or carrots.
Watch out for
Added sugar for onion caramelization; high-carb vegetables if not specified for omission; commonly served with bread.
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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