Costillas de Res Guisadas
Stewed Beef Ribs (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, yuca, or carrots. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Venezuelan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent beef ribs slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions. Modified to exclude starchy vegetables and sugars.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs (short ribs), bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, beef broth, olive oil, herbs (bay leaf, oregano), spices (cumin), salt, pepper.
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)
Las Costillas de Res Guisadas, 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?
Costillas de Res Guisadas, 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 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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