Policzki Wołowe Duszone z Warzywami Niskowęglowodanowymi (Keto)
Braised Beef Cheeks with Low-Carb Vegetables (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the braising liquid. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Polish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Rich and meltingly tender beef cheeks, slow-braised in a savory, aromatic broth with low-carb vegetables such as celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms, ensuring the sauce is not thickened with starch.
Key ingredients
Beef cheeks, beef broth, red wine (optional, ensure dry), onion, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, butter/olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the braising liquid. Request no root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Policzki Wołowe Duszone: proszę bez mąki czy skrobi do sosu. Bez warzyw korzeniowych: marchew, pasternak, ziemniaki.
For Policzki Wołowe, no flour or starch to thicken the braising liquid. No root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, or potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in braising liquid; high-carb vegetables like carrots; sugar in wine reduction (if any).
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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