Traditional Scottish Potted Beef
Traditional Scottish Potted Beef with Cucumber Slices
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or flour binders in the potted beef. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Scottish dishes.
What it is
Finely minced or shredded cooked beef, seasoned with spices, and then set in a pot or ramekin under a layer of clarified butter. This traditional preserve is rich and savory, perfect spread on cucumber slices or celery for a keto appetizer.
Key ingredients
Cooked beef (e.g., brisket), beef stock, clarified butter, mace, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper. Served with cucumber slices.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs or flour binders in the potted beef. Request explicitly to serve with fresh cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of bread or oatcakes.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs/flour as binder, high-carb serving accompaniments (toast, oatcakes, crackers).
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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