Ambú de Carne Seca
Dried Beef and Greens Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and flavorful stew from Bahia, made with rehydrated and shredded dried beef (carne seca) slowly cooked with a variety of local greens (such as taioba or couve), onions, garlic, and sometimes mild peppers.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (dried beef), various greens (taioba, collard greens), onion, garlic, pimenta de cheiro (mild pepper), olive oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no cornmeal or starchy thickeners are added. Confirm no traditional carb sides are included.
Watch out for
Some regional variations might use cornmeal as a thickener, or serve with rice/pirão (which would be high carb).
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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