Sztufada Wołowa (Duszone Mięso Wołowe)
Braised Beef Roast (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips) or flour/starch-based thickeners are used in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Polish dish featuring a large cut of beef (e.g., chuck, rump) slow-braised until fork-tender in a rich, savory broth with low-carb vegetables and herbs. The sauce is naturally thickened from reduction, without flour.
Key ingredients
Beef roast, beef broth, onion, garlic, celery, leek, bay leaf, allspice, butter/lard, salt, pepper, optional mushrooms.
How to make it keto
Ensure no root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips) or flour/starch-based thickeners are used in the sauce. Request extra fat/butter in the sauce. Serve with low-carb green vegetables instead of potatoes or groats.
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Do sosu proszę bez warzyw korzeniowych, mąki czy skrobi. Poproszę więcej tłuszczu/masła. Proszę podać z zielonymi warzywami niskowęglowodanowymi, nie ziemniakami czy kaszą.
For the sauce, no root vegetables or flour/starch thickeners. Extra fat/butter, please. Serve with low-carb green vegetables, not potatoes or groats.
Watch out for
Root vegetables in braising liquid, flour/starch thickeners in sauce, sugar in some commercial broths.
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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