Tocană de Vita (cu Legume Keto)
Beef Stew with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A slow-cooked, rich beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with low-carb vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini in a savory, unthickened broth.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck, shank), mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, onion (minimal), garlic, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaf, oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables are used. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener. Request minimal tomato paste and onion. Omit any side of polenta/bread.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
La Tocană de Vită, vă rog fără cartofi, morcovi sau alte rădăcinoase. Fără făină sau amidon ca îngroșare. Pastă de roșii și ceapă minimă. Fără mămăligă/pâine.
For Tocană de Vită, no potatoes, carrots, or high-carb root veggies. No flour/starch thickener. Minimal tomato paste/onion. No polenta/bread.
Watch out for
Potatoes/carrots, flour thickeners, high sugar tomato paste, high-carb sides.
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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