Lengua de Res en Salsa (Keto)
Braised Beef Tongue in Sauce (Keto, no Starchy Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: verify no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Venezuelan delicacy featuring tender beef tongue slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Modified to be keto-friendly by ensuring no flour or sugar in the sauce and serving with low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, herbs (e.g., bay leaf, thyme), spices, olive oil, beef broth.
How to make it keto
Verify no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce or sofrito. Ask for keto-friendly sides only (e.g., steamed green vegetables or a simple salad).
Watch out for
Sauce thickened with flour/cornstarch. Hidden sugars in tomato sauce or sofrito base. Default starchy sides.
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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