Guiso de Carne con Vegetales Bajos en Carbohidratos (Inspirado en Locro)
Keto Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables (Locro Inspired)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit corn, beans, potatoes, pumpkin, and any other high-carb thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Paraguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and warming Paraguayan-style stew, inspired by the rich flavors of a traditional Locro but fully adapted for a keto diet. This stew features tender chunks of beef (and often pork or bacon) slowly cooked in a savory, spiced broth with a generous medley of low-carb vegetables like cauliflower florets, green beans, bell peppers, zucchini, and leafy greens. All high-carb ingredients such as corn, beans, and potatoes are strictly omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., chuck, short rib), pork belly/bacon, cauliflower, green beans, bell peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, tomato paste (sugar-free), beef broth, spices (paprika, cumin, bay leaf), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit corn, beans, potatoes, pumpkin, and any other high-carb thickeners. Ensure tomato paste is sugar-free. Ask for extra meat and fat. Focus on the specified low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Traditional Locro uses very high-carb ingredients like corn, beans, and pumpkin. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or industrial broths. Risk of adding potatoes or 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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