A rich and hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender horse meat braised in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and red wine. Traditionally served with potatoes, this keto version omits the potatoes and is served with a side of low-carb vegetables like steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Key ingredients

Horse meat, olive oil, onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, red wine, celery, bay leaves, herbs (e.g., marjoram, thyme), salt, black pepper, served with a side of steamed broccoli.

If you order it anyway

Request without potatoes, carrots (if used in large quantities), or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar is used to thicken the sauce.

If you order it anyway, say this (Maltese)

Għall-Stuffat tal-Laħam taż-Żiemel, mingħajr patata, karrotti jew ħxejjex tal-lamtu. Ikkonferma li ma jintuża ebda dqiq jew zokkor biex jeħxien iz-zalza.

For the Stuffat tal-Laħam taż-Żiemel, no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or sugar in the sauce for thickening.

Watch out for

Hidden sugars in tomato paste/canned tomatoes, flour as a thickener in the stew sauce, large quantities of carrots or other root vegetables. Restaurant portions of sauce can be carb-dense.

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.