Mole de Olla de Res (Keto, Sin Verduras con Almidón)
Beef and Vegetable Stew (Keto, No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request without potatoes, corn, chayote (or any high-carb squash), and avoid excessive carrots. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Mexican food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, rustic beef stew with tender chunks of beef and a rich, spicy broth infused with various chilies, herbs, and low-carb vegetables like zucchini and green beans. Prepared without potatoes, corn, chayote, or other starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., short ribs, chuck), dried chilies (e.g., Ancho, Guajillo, Pasilla), tomato, onion, garlic, beef broth, zucchini, green beans, minimal carrots, epazote.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request without potatoes, corn, chayote (or any high-carb squash), and avoid excessive carrots.
Watch out for
Potatoes, corn, chayote, plantains, excessive carrots, starchy thickeners in the broth.
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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