Borrego en Salsa Roja (Keto, Sin Papa)
Lamb in Red Chile Sauce (Keto, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables in the stew. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked lamb (borrego) stewed in a rich, rustic red chile sauce, typically made from dried chiles (such as guajillo or ancho), garlic, onion, and traditional Mexican spices. Served without potatoes, rice, or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, beef broth, lard/oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or other starchy vegetables in the stew. Request no rice, beans, or tortillas on the side. Verify no added sugar or flour thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or flour thickeners in the sauce, high-carb vegetables if included (potatoes, carrots).
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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