Zharkoye (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Slow-Cooked Meat Stew (Keto, No Potatoes/Carrots)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and comforting slow-cooked stew featuring tender, large chunks of beef, braised with onions, mushrooms, and fragrant herbs in a savory beef broth. Modified by omitting traditional potatoes and carrots.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck, onions, mushrooms, beef broth, minimal tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, fresh dill/parsley, cooking oil/butter.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or carrots. Confirm no flour or starch thickeners are used in the broth/sauce. Focus on meat, mushrooms, and onions (in moderation).
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Жаркое, пожалуйста, без картофеля и моркови. Подтвердите, что в соусе нет муки или крахмала.
For the Zharkoye, please omit potatoes and carrots. Ensure no flour or starch thickeners are used in the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes and carrots are staple ingredients (omitted). Flour or starch thickeners for the sauce are common. Hidden sugars in pre-made broths or tomato paste.
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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