Braised Meat with Keto Vegetables (Pechenya style)
Ukrainian Braised Meat and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the omission of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and any other high-carb root vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-braised stew featuring tender chunks of meat (typically beef or pork) simmered with an assortment of low-carb vegetables in a rich, savory broth, inspired by the traditional Pechenya.
Key ingredients
Beef/Pork stew meat, onions, celery, radishes (as a potato substitute), mushrooms, bell peppers, small amount of tomato paste, beef broth, herbs (bay leaf, dill), salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the omission of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and any other high-carb root vegetables. Ask for substitutions with low-carb options like daikon radish, celery root, green beans, cabbage, or extra mushrooms. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener in the sauce/gravy.
Watch out for
Traditional Pechenya includes large quantities of potatoes and carrots. Flour thickeners are commonly used in the gravy. Hidden sugars can be found in tomato paste or pre-made broth bases.
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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