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.
31 matching dishes
Churrasquito de Cerdo
Grilled Pork Steak
A tender cut of pork steak, simply grilled to perfection, seasoned with salt and pepper, highlighting the natu…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha / Pescado a la Parrilla
Pan-fried / Grilled Fish
Fresh fish (such as Merluza, Lenguado, or Trucha) expertly pan-fried or grilled, typically seasoned simply wit…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Vacio a la Parrilla
Grilled Flank Steak
A very popular and flavorful cut of beef, the 'vacío' (flank steak), grilled to achieve a deliciously crispy e…
2 net3 total1 fibre90 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Calamares a la Plancha
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid, either whole or cut into rings, quickly grilled with a simple dressing of olive oil, fresh garlic…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Cordero al Horno
Roasted Lamb with Keto Sides
Slow-roasted lamb, a tender and flavorful dish popular in various regions of Argentina, often simply seasoned …
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Hígado al Ajillo
Garlic Liver (Beef Liver)
Thin slices of beef liver quickly pan-fried with generous amounts of minced garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsl…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Lomo a la Pimienta
Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Sauce
A classic Argentinian dish featuring a thick cut of beef tenderloin cooked to perfection, served with a rich, …
3 net4 total1 fibre62 protein84 fat1050 kcal
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Centolla Natural
Natural King Crab
Fresh Patagonian king crab, typically served simply boiled or steamed to preserve its natural flavor. Often ac…
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein15 fat350 kcal
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Cordero a la Estaca (Keto)
Spit-Roasted Whole Lamb (Keto)
A traditional Patagonian method of slow-cooking a whole lamb splayed on a cross ("estaca") over an open fire f…
0 net0 total0 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
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Cuadril a la Parrilla
Grilled Rump Steak
A lean yet flavorful rump steak, expertly grilled to your preferred doneness and simply seasoned with coarse s…
0 net0 total0 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
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Falda a la Parrilla
Grilled Flank/Short Plate Steak
A flavorful and often tender cut of beef from the plate or flank, known for its rich marbling. It's slow-grill…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
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Bife de Costilla (T-Bone) a la Parrilla
Grilled T-Bone Steak
A classic bone-in steak, offering both tenderloin and strip steak, grilled to your preference. Served plain or…
1 net2 total1 fibre85 protein70 fat950 kcal
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Criadillas Fritas
Fried Beef Testicles
A traditional, though less common, Argentinian delicacy made from beef testicles, typically deep-fried until g…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Escalopes de Ternera a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Veal Escalopes
Thinly sliced, tender veal cutlets (escalopes) quickly pan-seared or grilled, seasoned simply to highlight the…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat555 kcal
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Medallones de Cerdo a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Pork Medallions
Thick-cut medallions of tender pork loin (lomo de cerdo), expertly pan-seared to a beautiful golden crust whil…
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Medallones de Lomo Envueltos en Panceta
Beef Tenderloin Medallions Wrapped in Bacon
Thick, tender medallions of beef tenderloin (lomo), wrapped in crispy, savory bacon (panceta), then seared or …
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Pechuga de Pavo a la Plancha
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast
A lean and flavorful turkey breast fillet, pan-seared or grilled to tender perfection. Seasoned simply with sa…
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein28 fat520 kcal
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Picaña a la Parrilla
Grilled Top Sirloin Cap (Picanha)
A popular cut, particularly for grilling, known for its distinct fat cap that renders and bastes the meat, pro…
1 net2 total1 fibre75 protein65 fat880 kcal
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Carpaccio de Lomo con Queso y Rúcula
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Cheese and Arugula
Finely sliced raw beef tenderloin, typically drizzled with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice, topped with s…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Codornices envueltas en Panceta
Quail Wrapped in Bacon
Whole quails expertly wrapped in savory panceta (bacon) and then roasted or grilled to a succulent finish, wit…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Escabeche de Codorniz
Pickled Quail
Quail pieces slowly cooked and then marinated in a tangy escabeche sauce made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic,…
2 net4 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Mondongo a la Provenzal
Tripe Sautéed with Garlic and Parsley
Tender beef tripe (mondongo) sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of fresh garlic and parsley, finished …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
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Ñandú a la Estaca con Chimichurri (Keto)
Rhea on a Stake with Chimichurri (Keto)
A unique Patagonian delicacy featuring rhea meat (a lean, red game bird similar to ostrich), slow-roasted whol…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Pernil de Cerdo Flambeado (Sin Glaseado Dulce)
Flambéed Pork Leg (No Sweet Glaze)
Slices of succulent slow-roasted pork leg, expertly flambéed at the table with a savory alcohol (e.g., brandy)…
2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Riñones al Horno con Panceta
Baked Kidneys with Bacon
Beef kidneys, typically sliced and seasoned, baked until tender and flavorful, often accompanied by crispy bac…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Tapa de Asado a la Parrilla
Grilled Top Round Cap Steak
A succulent cut of beef, the top round cap (tapa de asado), slow-grilled to perfection, often served with simp…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Caldillo de Pescado
Fish Broth
A light and flavorful fish broth, typically made with white fish, herbs, and sometimes a minimal amount of non…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
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Lengua a la Provenzal
Braised Beef Tongue with Garlic and Parsley
Tender beef tongue, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then thinly sliced and generously coated with a clas…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Peceto a la Mostaza
Beef Round Roast with Mustard Crust
A tender beef round roast (peceto) coated in a savory mustard crust, slow-cooked until juicy and aromatic. A c…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
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Peceto Mechado con Hierbas Aromáticas
Larded Eye of Round with Aromatic Herbs
Lean eye of round beef (peceto) larded with strips of pancetta or bacon, slow-roasted with aromatic herbs like…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein58 fat850 kcal
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Pescado a la Plancha con Salsa de Alcaparras y Limón
Grilled Fish with Caper and Lemon Sauce
Fresh white fish fillet, lightly grilled or pan-seared, served with a bright and tangy sauce made from butter,…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein38 fat520 kcal