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Shepherd's Sauté (Diced Lamb/Beef with Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice or bulgur. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Turkish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rustic and hearty dish featuring diced lamb or beef sautéed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and often mushrooms, seasoned with Turkish spices.
Key ingredients
Diced lamb/beef, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, butter, red pepper paste, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request without rice or bulgur. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce (unlikely for this dish).
Watch out for
Rice/bulgur served as a side, tomato paste (minimal), potential for too many onions/peppers if not careful.
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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