Stuffat tal-Laħam
Beef Stew (Keto)
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A hearty Maltese beef stew, featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with a base of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Modified to remove high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck/stewing beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red wine (dry), bay leaf, thyme, carrots (minimal), celery, beef broth.
If you order it anyway
Request to omit potatoes, peas, and reduce the amount of carrots to a minimum. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base.
If you order it anyway, say this (Maltese)
Għall-Stuffat tal-Laħam, bla patata, piżelli, u inqas karrotti. Kun żgur li m'hemmx dqiq jew cornstarch biex jeħxien, u l-ebda zokkor miżjud fit-tadam.
For the Stuffat tal-Laħam, omit potatoes, peas, and minimal carrots. Ensure no flour/cornstarch thickener, and no added sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Generous use of onions, carrots, and canned tomatoes can increase carb count. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or broth. Flour or starch as a thickener.
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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