Albóndigas en Salsa (Keto, Sin Arroz)
Meatballs in Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice in the meatballs. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Savory meatballs (traditionally beef or a pork/beef mix) simmered in a rich, often tomato-based, chili-infused sauce. Prepared without rice mixed into the meatballs or served as a side.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (or mixed), eggs, onion, garlic, cumin, tomato, chilies (e.g., serrano, jalapeño), chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no rice in the meatballs. Request no starchy thickeners in the sauce (e.g., cornstarch, flour). Avoid added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Rice (in meatballs or as a side), flour/cornstarch thickeners in sauce, added sugar in tomato sauce.
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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