Argentinian keto guide
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282 dishes120 keto as served120 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Built almost entirely around the Asado (grill), this cuisine requires zero effort to stay strictly keto.
Top ingredients
Massive cuts of grilled beef, lamb, choripán (without the bread), and chimichurri sauce (olive oil, garlic, herbs).
Danger zones
Pass on the empanadas, the automatically served bread baskets, and any dessert featuring dulce de leche.
Best for
Clean keto dieters and meat purists looking for simple, highly satisfying, fat-rich meals.
32 matching dishes
Asado con Cuero (Carne sin guarnición)
Whole-Roasted Meat with Skin (Keto, Meat Only)
A traditional slow-roasted preparation of a whole animal (often pork or young beef) cooked with its skin, resu…
0 net0 total0 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Panceta a la Plancha
Grilled Pork Belly / Pan-Seared Pancetta
Thick slices of uncured pork belly (panceta) grilled or pan-seared until crispy and succulent. A popular, simp…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
Ubre a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Udder
Grilled beef udder, a lesser-known but traditional offal delicacy in Argentina, characterized by its unique te…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein58 fat680 kcal
Matambre de Cerdo al Horno
Oven-Roasted Pork Flank
A whole cut of pork flank (matambre de cerdo) slow-roasted in the oven until tender and juicy, with a rich, sa…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla
Grilled Sweetbreads
A prized delicacy in Argentinian cuisine, beef sweetbreads (thymus gland) are grilled until beautifully crispy…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla
Grilled Large Intestine
Thick cut of beef large intestine, slow-grilled until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. A tradit…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
Trucha a la Manteca
Trout with Butter and Lemon
Fresh trout fillet pan-fried or baked with a generous amount of butter, often finished with lemon juice and fr…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein58 fat750 kcal
Bondiola a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak with Keto Sides
A thick cut of grilled pork shoulder, known for its marbling and tenderness. A staple of Argentinian barbecue,…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Chinchulines a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Chitterlings with Keto Sides
Crispy grilled beef chitterlings, a popular offal choice in an Argentinian parrillada, known for their unique …
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein55 fat600 kcal
Mollejas Fritas
Fried Sweetbreads
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweetbreads (thymus gland) are pan-fried or deep-fried to a go…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
Pechito de Cerdo a la Provenzal
Pork Belly/Ribs Provenzal
Succulent cut of pork belly (pechito) or tender pork ribs, slowly roasted, braised, or grilled until tender an…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
Sesos a la Manteca
Pan-fried Beef Brain in Butter
Beef brains, often lightly poached then pan-fried in generous butter until golden, seasoned with fresh parsley…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein65 fat700 kcal
Chorizo a la Parrilla (sin pan)
Grilled Argentinian Sausage (without bread)
A classic Argentinian grilled pork sausage, rich in fat and flavor, typically seasoned with paprika and other …
3 net3 total0 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
Costillas de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Chimichurri
Grilled Pork Ribs with Chimichurri Sauce
Succulent grilled pork ribs, typically very fatty and tender, seasoned lightly and cooked over open flame. Ser…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Lenguado a la Manteca Negra
Sole with Black Butter Sauce
A delicate sole fillet, typically pan-fried, and served with a rich 'beurre noir' or black butter sauce. This …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein80 fat900 kcal
Morcilla a la Parrilla
Grilled Blood Sausage with Keto Sides
A traditional grilled blood sausage, rich and flavorful, typically served as an appetizer or part of an asado.…
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein40 fat450 kcal
Provoleta
Grilled Provolone Cheese
A thick, circular slice of provolone cheese, seasoned with oregano and red pepper flakes, grilled or baked in …
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Tuétano al Horno con Hierbas
Roasted Bone Marrow with Herbs
Beef marrow bones roasted to perfection, yielding a rich, buttery delicacy. Seasoned simply with fresh herbs a…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein85 fat800 kcal
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Bacalao al Pil Pil (Keto)
Cod with Pil Pil Sauce (Keto)
A Spanish-Basque dish, sometimes found in Argentinian seafood restaurants, featuring tender salt cod fillets g…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein90 fat950 kcal
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Pechito de Cerdo con Cuero a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Belly with Crispy Skin
A popular Argentinian parrilla cut featuring a generous portion of pork belly grilled with its skin on until i…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat950 kcal
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Huevo Frito con Panceta
Fried Egg with Bacon
A classic, simple dish featuring one or two fried eggs served alongside generous strips of crispy panceta (bac…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein42 fat520 kcal
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Mollejas a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Sweetbreads
Delicate beef sweetbreads (thymus gland), pre-cooked and then pan-seared or griddled until crispy on the outsi…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Paletilla de Cordero al Horno
Roasted Lamb Shoulder
A slow-roasted lamb shoulder, cooked until it's exceptionally tender and rich in flavor, seasoned with garlic,…
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Sesos Salteados con Manteca y Perejil
Sautéed Brains with Butter and Parsley
Delicate beef or lamb brains gently sautéed in abundant butter until tender and creamy, seasoned simply with f…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein60 fat650 kcal
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Chistorra a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Chistorra Sausage
A flavorful, thinner cured pork sausage, pan-seared until crispy. Often served as an appetizer (tapa), it's na…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein55 fat600 kcal
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Jamón Crudo con Queso y Olivas
Prosciutto with Cheese and Olives
A classic Argentinian appetizer featuring thin slices of cured prosciutto, typically served with cubes or slic…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Panceta con Queso Fundido
Bacon with Melted Cheese
Crispy strips of thick-cut bacon served alongside or topped with a generous portion of melted semi-hard cheese…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Paté de Hígado de Ave (Sin Tostadas)
Chicken Liver Paté (No Toast)
A luxurious, smooth, and rich chicken liver paté made with generous amounts of butter, heavy cream, and a hint…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Pechito de Cerdo al Horno
Oven-Roasted Pork Belly Ribs
A generous cut of pork belly with ribs, slow-roasted in the oven until tender with a crispy exterior. Typicall…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Pechito de Cerdo al Limón y Romero
Pork Belly/Ribs with Lemon and Rosemary
Slow-cooked or grilled pork belly/ribs (pechito de cerdo) infused with the bright flavors of fresh lemon, frag…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein120 fat1268 kcal
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Queso de Cabra al Horno con Hierbas
Baked Goat Cheese with Herbs
Creamy goat cheese baked until warm and slightly melty, generously seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs and a …
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Revuelto de Sesos con Verdeo
Scrambled Brains with Spring Onions
A traditional and rich Argentinian offal dish featuring beef or lamb brains, quickly sautéed or 'scrambled' wi…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal