Pechenya (Braised Pork/Beef with Keto Vegetables)
Ukrainian Braised Pork/Beef with Vegetables (no potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Ukrainian braised dish featuring tender chunks of pork or beef slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with low-carb vegetables such as cabbage, bell peppers, and moderate amounts of onion and carrots. Prepared without potatoes or flour thickeners.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder or beef chuck, cabbage, bell peppers, onion, carrot, beef broth, sugar-free tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, herbs, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit potatoes. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce and no sugar is added to the tomato paste or broth. Request a focus on lower-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a staple ingredient; flour is often used as a thickener in the sauce; hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made broth; large portions of carrots and onions.
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.
More on the Ukrainian menuAll 1,128 Ukrainian dishes ›
