Guisado de Res en Mole Poblano
Beef in Keto Mole Poblano Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request a mole made without sugar, plantains, or bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chunks of tender beef stewed in a complex, rich mole poblano sauce, traditionally made with dried chiles, nuts, seeds, spices, and a hint of dark chocolate. This keto version significantly reduces sugar and omits carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck or similar cut, dried chiles (ancho, mulato, pasilla), unsweetened cocoa powder, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, cinnamon, clove, cumin, chicken broth, lard or cooking oil, salt, erythritol or stevia (optional, for balance).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a mole made without sugar, plantains, or bread. Confirm no cornstarch or flour is used as a thickener. Served without rice or tortillas.
Watch out for
Traditional mole poblano is very high in sugar (often piloncillo), plantains, and bread. Even a modified version will have carbs from nuts, seeds, and chiles. Hidden sugars are a major concern.
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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