Matambre a la Pizza
Flank Steak Pizza-style
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish with 'salsa de tomate sin azúcar' (sugar-free tomato sauce) or 'tomate natural' (plain crushed tomato). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Argentinian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A thin cut of meat, typically matambre (flank steak), cooked and then topped with a layer of tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and oregano, resembling a pizza without the crust.
Key ingredients
Matambre (flank steak), tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, olive oil. May include ham or bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Request the dish with 'salsa de tomate sin azúcar' (sugar-free tomato sauce) or 'tomate natural' (plain crushed tomato). Confirm no breading or flour is used on the meat before topping. Ask for extra cheese if desired. Decline any starchy accompaniments.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Matambre a la Pizza, por favor. ¿Con salsa de tomate sin azúcar o tomate natural? Sin empanar la carne y sin guarniciones de almidón.
Matambre a la Pizza with sugar-free tomato sauce or plain tomato. Please confirm no breading on the meat and no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Commercial tomato sauces often contain added sugar. Ham or other processed toppings might contain sugar or starches. Some chefs might use a very small amount of flour as a thickener or binder. Starchy sides.
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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