Печеня (Braised Meat with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Ukrainian Braised Pork/Beef with Mushrooms & Onion
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, no carrots, and no flour or starch-based thickeners. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Ukrainian dishes.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked braised dish featuring tender chunks of pork or beef, mushrooms, and onions, simmered in a rich, savory broth. Traditionally includes potatoes and carrots, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/beef chuck, mushrooms (button, cremini), onions, garlic, broth, bay leaf, black pepper, cooking oil, butter.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, no carrots, and no flour or starch-based thickeners.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, flour-based thickeners. Hidden sugars in pre-made broths.
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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