Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de Carne Molida (Keto, Sin Capear)
Stuffed Yellow Chiles with Ground Beef (Keto, Unbattered)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no batter (sin capear) and no rice, potatoes, or breadcrumbs are used as fillers in the ground beef mixture. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Mild yellow 'güerito' chiles (or caribe chiles) roasted and peeled, then generously stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Prepared without batter and served with low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Güerito chiles, ground beef, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca cheese, white onion, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no batter (sin capear) and no rice, potatoes, or breadcrumbs are used as fillers in the ground beef mixture. Request no high-carb side dishes.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers (like breadcrumbs, rice, or potato) in the ground beef mixture. Some restaurants might add corn. The chiles themselves contribute minimal carbs.
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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