Carne Guisada
Stewed Beef (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or carrots. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef chunks slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Modified to remove starchy vegetables and added sugars for a keto-compliant meal.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., chuck, round), bell peppers (red, green), onions, garlic, tomatoes, beef broth, olive oil, herbs (cilantro, bay leaf), spices (cumin, oregano).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or carrots. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request a side of avocado or green salad instead of rice or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
La Carne Guisada, por favor. Sin papas, yuca ni zanahorias. ¿Me confirma que la salsa no tiene azúcar? ¿Puedo pedir aguacate o ensalada verde en vez de arroz o plátanos?
Carne Guisada, please. No potatoes, yuca, or carrots. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Can I have avocado or a green salad instead of rice or plantains?
Watch out for
Added sugar in tomato paste/sauce, starchy vegetables (potatoes, carrots) if not explicitly removed, thickeners in sauce.
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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