Asado de Tira / Bife de Chorizo / Ojo de Bife
Grilled Short Ribs / Sirloin Steak / Ribeye Steak
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Argentinian dishes.
What it is
A quintessential Argentinian barbecue, featuring various cuts of prime beef, generously seasoned with salt and grilled to perfection over an open flame or embers, resulting in a tender and flavorful experience.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., short ribs, sirloin, ribeye), coarse salt, black pepper. Often served with a side of chimichurri (olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes).
Optional tweaks
Decline all starchy side dishes (e.g., potatoes, fries, bread, rice). Confirm no sugary marinades are used on the meat (traditional Asado usually only uses salt). Ask for chimichurri on the side and use sparingly if concerned about hidden sugars (though traditional chimichurri is low-carb).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Para el Asado/Bife, sin acompañamientos con almidón: sin papas, fritas, pan ni arroz. ¿El marinado no tiene azúcar? Chimichurri aparte, por favor.
For the Asado/Bife, no starchy sides: no potatoes, fries, bread, or rice. Confirm no sugary marinades. Chimichurri on the side, please.
Watch out for
Common high-carb side dishes (fries, mashed potatoes, baked potato, bread). Very rarely, a chef might use a sugary rub or glaze on non-traditional cuts, but this is uncommon for classic Asado. Some restaurant chimichurri recipes might contain a trace of sugar, but usually negligible.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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