Estofado de Carne
Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request NO POTATOES, NO RICE, NO CASSAVA, and NO LARGE QUANTITIES OF CARROTS OR PEAS. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef braised with non-starchy vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a rich, savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cooking oil, beef broth, herbs, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request NO POTATOES, NO RICE, NO CASSAVA, and NO LARGE QUANTITIES OF CARROTS OR PEAS. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Estofado de Carne, por favor, sin papas, arroz, yuca ni muchas zanahorias o guisantes. ¿Me confirma que no lleva harinas?
For the Estofado de Carne, no potatoes, rice, or cassava. Minimal carrots/peas. Please confirm no flour or cornstarch thickeners.
Watch out for
Potatoes, rice, cassava, carrots, peas, flour/cornstarch thickeners, potential hidden sugar in tomato-based sauces.
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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