KETO VERDICTYES
Beef short ribs are excellent for keto: truly zero-carb, richly marbled (fat ≈ protein by weight), and collagen/gelatin–dense for slow-cooking. Use sugar-free rubs and braising liquids to keep carbs at 0g.
Are Beef Short Ribs Keto?
Beef
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 22g
- Fat
- 22g
- Calories
- 335
Beef short ribs are excellent for keto: truly zero-carb, richly marbled (fat ≈ protein by weight), and collagen/gelatin–dense for slow-cooking. Use sugar-free rubs and braising liquids to keep carbs at 0g.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)22g
- Fat (100 g)22g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
22g
Fat
22g
Calories
335
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero carbs: ideal macro profile for ketosis
- High fat content provides satiety and sustained energy
- Collagen-rich cuts yield gelatinous, deeply flavorful jus
- Budget-friendly compared to premium steaks, with decadent results
- Great for batch cooking—reheats tender and juicy
- Takes on bold, low-carb seasonings and sauces easily
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
SLOW COOKER BRAISE
Sear, then cook on LOW 8–10 hours with beef broth, garlic, and herbs until fall-apart tender.
INSTANT POT QUICK COOK
Sear, pressure cook 45–60 minutes in beef broth with aromatics; natural release for tenderness.
OVEN BRAISED
Sear, then braise covered at 300°F (150°C) with broth, onions, and thyme for 3–4 hours.
SMOKED TEXAS STYLE
Season with a simple salt-pepper rub; smoke at 225°F (107°C) 5–6 hours, wrapping as needed.
ASIAN BRAISED
Braise with ginger, garlic, coconut-aminos, and sesame-oil; serve over cauliflower-rice with bok-choy.
KOREAN STYLE
Marinate with coconut-aminos, ginger, garlic, and sesame-oil; braise until meat slips from the bone.