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.
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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
Asado de Tira / Bife de Chorizo / Ojo de Bife
Grilled Short Ribs / Sirloin Steak / Ribeye Steak
A quintessential Argentinian barbecue, featuring various cuts of prime beef, generously seasoned with salt and…
4 net5 total1 fibre105 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Brochetas de Lomo y Hongos
Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Skewers
Flavorful skewers made with tender chunks of beef tenderloin (lomo) and fresh mushrooms, grilled to perfection…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Camarones a la Provenzal
Garlic Shrimp Provençal Style
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with abundant garlic, fresh parsley, and sometimes a splash of white wine. A flavo…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Chivito Asado
Roasted Goat
Young goat (chivito) slow-roasted, often over an open fire (a la llama) or in a traditional oven. Known for it…
4 net5 total1 fibre100 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Churrasco
Grilled Steak with Fried Egg and Avocado
A traditional Argentine grilled steak, often a thinner cut, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. This hearty …
4 net9 total5 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Conejo al Ajillo
Garlic Rabbit
Tender rabbit pieces pan-fried or stewed with abundant garlic, olive oil, white wine, and aromatic herbs like …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Jabalí a la Parrilla
Grilled Wild Boar
Lean cuts of wild boar (jabalí) grilled over hot coals or a grill, bringing out its unique, rich, and slightly…
4 net5 total1 fibre90 protein40 fat800 kcal
Matambre de Cerdo a la Parrilla
Grilled Pork Flank Steak with Cabbage Salad
A succulent cut of pork flank steak (matambre), grilled until tender and flavorful, often with a slightly cris…
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat780 kcal
Milanesa (keto-coated)
Pan-fried Steak/Chicken (keto-coated)
Traditionally a thinly pounded cut of beef or chicken, prepared with a conventional starchy coating and pan-fr…
4 net5 total1 fibre85 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pulpitos a la Gallega
Argentinian-style Octopus with Olive Oil and Paprika
Tender cooked octopus slices, typically seasoned simply with high-quality olive oil, smoked paprika (pimentón)…
4 net4 total0 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Pulpo a la Provenzal
Octopus with Garlic and Parsley
Tender octopus, often pre-cooked and then pan-sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, fresh parsley, and oliv…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Riñones a la Provenzal
Kidneys Provençal with Garlic and Parsley
Sautéed beef kidneys prepared Provençal style with generous amounts of garlic and fresh parsley, often finishe…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Bife a Caballo
Steak with Fried Eggs and Green Salad
A classic Argentinian dish featuring a grilled steak, typically a sirloin or rump, topped with two sunny-side-…
5 net8 total3 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Bife de Lomo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Salteados
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Sautéed Vegetables
A thick, succulent cut of grilled beef tenderloin, prepared simply with salt and pepper, served with a generou…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Lengua Rellena (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Beef Tongue (Keto Filling)
Beef tongue, slow-cooked until tender, then traditionally stuffed with a savory filling, here modified to be k…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Peceto al Horno con Vegetales Salteados
Oven-Roasted Eye of Round with Sautéed Vegetables
A lean cut of beef, the eye of round (peceto), slow-roasted until tender and typically sliced. Served with a s…
5 net9 total4 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Cordero Patagónico al Asador
Patagonian Spit-Roasted Lamb with Roasted Vegetables
An iconic Patagonian dish featuring whole lamb slow-roasted 'al asador' (on a cross-shaped spit) over open fla…
6 net10 total4 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
Escabeche de Pescado
Pickled Fish (Keto-Modified)
White fish (e.g., hake or similar) marinated and cooked in a tangy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, bay …
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Lomo con Salsa Cremosa de Hongos
Tenderloin Steak with Keto Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Keto Sides
A tenderloin steak served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. The sauce can be easily made keto-friendly by en…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Codornices Rellenas (Relleno Keto)
Stuffed Quail (Keto Filling, No Starchy Sides)
Whole quail stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture (e.g., ground meat, liver, herbs, nuts) and roasted. …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
Estofado de Carne Keto (Sin Papa ni Zanahoria)
Keto Beef Stew (Without Potatoes or Carrots)
A hearty and slow-cooked beef stew, prepared with tender chunks of beef braised in a rich, savory broth with b…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Matambre Arrollado
Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak
A traditional Argentinian dish where a thin cut of flank steak (matambre) is rolled around a savory filling of…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Riñones al Malbec
Kidneys in Malbec Wine Sauce
Beef kidneys, typically pan-fried or sautéed, served in a rich, reduced Malbec wine sauce with onions (in mode…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Salteado de Mariscos (Keto)
Keto Seafood Sauté (No Starchy Sides)
A mix of fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels, clams) quickly sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sometimes whi…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Hígado a la Crema (Keto, Sin Carbohidratos)
Creamy Liver (Keto, No Carbs, Low-Carb Sides)
Slices of beef liver quickly sautéed and then finished in a rich, savory cream sauce, typically with onions or…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Hígado a la Vasca (Sin Patatas)
Basque-Style Liver with Peppers and Onions (No Potatoes)
Slices of beef liver sautéed with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and sometimes a touch of white wine. Served wi…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Morrones Rellenos con Carne (Keto)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat (Keto)
Vibrant bell peppers (typically red) halved and generously filled with a seasoned mixture of ground beef, onio…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
Matambre a la Leche
Flank Steak Cooked in Milk
A tender cut of flank steak (matambre) slow-cooked in milk with herbs until incredibly tender and flavorful. T…
9 net10 total1 fibre65 protein50 fat720 kcal
Pincho de Lomo y Vegetales
Beef Tenderloin Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Skewers featuring tender cubes of beef tenderloin (lomo) interspersed with colorful vegetables, grilled to per…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Revuelto Gramajo
Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Peas
Traditionally a hearty dish of scrambled eggs mixed with matchstick keto root vegetables, ham, and peas. Modif…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Parrillada Mixta
Mixed Grill Platter
A substantial platter showcasing an assortment of grilled meats, sausages, and traditional offal, embodying th…
10 net12 total2 fibre115 protein100 fat1350 kcal
Guiso de Mondongo (Sin Papas, Legumbres, Arroz)
Keto Tripe Stew (No Starch)
A robust and intensely flavorful traditional tripe stew, slow-cooked until tender in a rich tomato-based sauce…
11 net17 total6 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Matambre a la Pizza
Flank Steak Pizza-style
A thin cut of meat, typically matambre (flank steak), cooked and then topped with a layer of tomato sauce, mel…
12 net15 total3 fibre90 protein75 fat950 kcal
Pollo al Disco (Sin Papas, Con Vegetales Keto)
Keto Chicken Stew (Pollo al Disco Style with Keto Vegetables)
A hearty, rustic chicken stew traditionally cooked in a 'disco' (plow disc), featuring chicken pieces braised …
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Goulash de Carne (Keto)
Keto Beef Goulash (without Carbs)
An Argentinian take on the classic Hungarian goulash, featuring tender beef stewed with a rich, paprika-spiced…
15 net20 total5 fibre53 protein85 fat1085 kcal
Hígado Encebollado
Pan-fried Liver with Sautéed Onions
Thinly sliced beef liver pan-fried until tender, typically served with generous caramelized onions. A classic,…
17 net20 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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