Zharkoye (Keto-Modified)
Ukrainian Meat & Vegetable Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes or flour/starch thickeners in the stew. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ukrainian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked stew featuring tender chunks of beef (or pork), braised with a rich medley of low-carb vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and garlic in a flavorful broth. Modified to omit traditional potatoes and thickeners, focusing on the rich meat and vegetable flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork, beef broth, cabbage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste (small amount), bay leaf, herbs (dill, parsley), cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes or flour/starch thickeners in the stew. Limit carrots if they are included.
Watch out for
Potatoes (traditional), flour/starch thickeners, high amounts of carrots, hidden sugars in tomato paste.
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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