Picadillo de Res (Servido con Aguacate o Vegetales)
Seasoned Ground Beef (Served with Avocado or Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served without rice or other starchy sides. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful ground beef simmered with sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Traditionally a staple served with rice, but the meat mixture itself is keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, sofrito (onions, garlic, bell peppers, culantro), tomato sauce, olives, capers, cooking oil, spices (oregano, cumin, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Request to be served without rice or other starchy sides. Ask for a side of sliced avocado, a green salad, or sautéed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., asparagus, spinach).
Watch out for
Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Confirm no potatoes or raisins (common in some variations) are included.
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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