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Spicy Oxtail Stew (Keto, no rice/yuca)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Succulent oxtail pieces slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich, spicy red wine and tomato-based sauce with vegetables. This keto version excludes the traditional rice and yuca, focusing on the deeply flavored meat.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, red wine, tomato paste, onions, garlic, aji panca, carrots, celery, bell peppers, bay leaves, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no rice, no yuca. Confirm no flour thickeners in the sauce. Ask if tomato paste is sugar-free (less common in restaurants but good to ask). Request minimal carrots/bell peppers if carb-sensitive.
Watch out for
Tomato paste, onions, carrots, bell peppers, red wine, potential for flour thickeners, hidden sugars in sauce.
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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