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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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
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
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
Pollo a la Parrilla
Grilled Chicken with Keto Sides
Simply grilled chicken, a common and versatile protein option in Argentinian cuisine. Can be ordered as a whol…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat650 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
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
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
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
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
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
Longaniza a la Parrilla
Grilled Argentinian Sausage with Keto Sides
A flavorful, often spicier, pork sausage grilled to perfection. Similar to chorizo but with a distinct flavor …
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat600 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
Palta Rellena (con Atún o Pollo)
Stuffed Avocado (with Tuna or Chicken Salad)
A halved, ripe avocado generously filled with a creamy salad made from flaked tuna or shredded chicken, typica…
4 net12 total8 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
Pato Confitado
Confit Duck Leg
A classic preparation of duck leg, slowly cooked in its own rendered fat until the meat is incredibly tender a…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Pescado a la Gallega (Keto, Sin Papas)
Galician Style Fish (Keto, Without Potatoes)
Fresh white fish (e.g., merluza, hake) gently poached or baked in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic, s…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein40 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
Huevos a la Florentina
Eggs Florentine Style with Creamed Spinach (No Toast)
Poached or fried eggs served over a bed of sautéed spinach, typically covered with a creamy cheese sauce or bé…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein40 fat500 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
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena (con Jamón y Queso)
Stuffed Chicken Breast (with Ham and Cheese)
Chicken breast stuffed with a classic filling of ham and cheese (e.g., mozzarella or provolone), often pan-fri…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Salpicón de Pollo (Keto)
Keto Chicken Salad (without Carbs)
A refreshing cold salad featuring shredded or diced cooked chicken, mixed with mayonnaise and a variety of veg…
5 net6 total1 fibre52 protein72 fat910 kcal
Tortilla de Espinaca (Estilo Frittata)
Spinach Frittata (Omelette Style)
A thick, oven-baked or pan-cooked omelette made with eggs and fresh spinach. A common vegetarian option, natur…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein35 fat450 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
Entraña a la Parrilla con Pimientos Asados
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Bell Peppers
Flavorful grilled skirt steak, known for its distinct grain and rich beefy taste, often seasoned with salt and…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 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
Escabeche de Pollo
Pickled Chicken (Cold Appetizer)
Cold, marinated chicken pieces cooked and preserved in a flavorful vinegar and oil mixture with vegetables. Se…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat480 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
Matambre de Pollo Arrollado con Relleno Keto
Rolled Chicken Matambre with Keto Filling
A traditional cold dish made from flattened chicken breast, rolled with a vibrant, flavorful keto-friendly fil…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat950 kcal
Pollo al Ajillo (Keto)
Garlic Chicken (Keto with Low-Carb Sides)
Chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) cooked in a generous amount of olive oil with abundant garlic, often a…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Riñones al Jerez
Kidneys in Sherry Sauce
A traditional offal dish featuring pan-fried beef kidneys prepared in a rich, savory sauce primarily flavored …
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Riñones Salteados
Sautéed Kidneys
Beef kidneys quickly sautéed to a tender finish, typically with finely chopped onions, garlic, and a splash of…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Arrollado de Pollo Relleno
Stuffed Chicken Roll
Chicken breast pounded thin, rolled with a savory filling typically including ham, cheese, and roasted red pep…
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Bondiola al Verdeo
Pork Shoulder with Scallion Cream Sauce
Tender and flavorful pork shoulder (bondiola) slow-cooked or pan-seared until succulent, then smothered in a r…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Cazuela de Mariscos (Keto)
Keto Seafood Casserole (without Carbs)
A flavorful Argentinian seafood casserole, typically made with a variety of shellfish and fish in a rich, savo…
7 net10 total3 fibre47 protein55 fat750 kcal
Chupín de Pescado Keto (Sin Papas ni Vegetales Carbohidratos Altos)
Keto Fish Stew (Without Potatoes or High-Carb Vegetables)
A comforting and savory fish stew featuring chunks of white fish simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with be…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 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
Ensalada Caprese (Keto)
Caprese Salad (Keto)
A refreshing salad featuring fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and sliced tomatoes, dressed with olive oil. Modi…
7 net9 total2 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Escabeche de Hongos
Pickled Mushrooms (Cold Appetizer)
Mushrooms marinated and preserved in a tangy vinegar and oil mixture with herbs and spices. Served cold as an …
7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein20 fat250 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
Pollo al Verdeo
Chicken with Scallion Cream Sauce
Tender chicken breast or thigh pieces cooked in a luxurious cream sauce made with fresh scallions (green onion…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein60 fat750 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
Sopa de Verduras (Sin Papa, Batata, Choclo, Legumbres)
Keto Vegetable Soup (No Starch)
A light yet flavorful clear broth-based soup, brimming with a selection of non-starchy vegetables such as zucc…
7 net13 total6 fibre12 protein20 fat250 kcal
Cordero Braseado
Braised Lamb
Succulent lamb shoulder or leg, slow-braised until it's fall-off-the-bone tender, typically in a rich, aromati…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein68 fat900 kcal
Ensalada Mixta (con aderezo de aceite y vinagre)
Mixed Salad (with oil and vinegar dressing)
A simple and ubiquitous side salad in Argentina, typically consisting of crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and t…
8 net12 total4 fibre3 protein28 fat300 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
Picada Keto (Selección de Fiambres y Quesos)
Keto Charcuterie and Cheese Platter
A traditional Argentinian appetizer platter, modified to include only keto-friendly items such as cured meats,…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein70 fat900 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
Pastel de Carne con Puré de Coliflor (Keto)
Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash (Keto)
A comforting baked dish featuring a savory ground beef (or mixed meat) filling, topped with a creamy cauliflow…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein45 fat650 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
Rabo de Toro (Keto)
Oxtail Stew (Keto Version)
A rich and hearty stew featuring incredibly tender oxtail, slow-braised in a savory red wine and tomato-based …
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 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
Chorizo a la Pomarola (Keto)
Keto Chorizo Stew in Tomato Sauce (No Starchy Sides)
Argentinian-style pork sausage stewed in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions. Modified to be keto…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal