Zancarrón de Ternera Estofado (Keto Modificado)
Braised Veal Shin (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit traditional potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Spanish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-braised veal shin, cooked until fork-tender in a rich sauce of dry red wine, beef broth, garlic, onion, and bell peppers. This keto version omits traditional root vegetables and thickeners.
Key ingredients
Veal shin (osso buco cut), olive oil, onion, garlic, dry red wine, beef broth, bell peppers (red/green), bay leaf, rosemary, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit traditional potatoes, carrots, or other starchy root vegetables. Confirm no flour or thickeners are used in the braising liquid. Request extra bell peppers or a side of steamed greens instead.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, flour-based thickeners in the stew, or sugary wine reductions. High-carb garnishes if not specified.
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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