Angu de Couve-Flor com Carne Moída e Queijo Coalho
Cauliflower Polenta with Ground Beef and Grilled Coalho Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower puree instead of cornmeal polenta (angu). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Brazilian-style dish where a creamy cauliflower puree substitutes traditional cornmeal polenta, served with savory seasoned ground beef and topped with pan-seared Queijo Coalho.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, heavy cream, butter, ground beef, onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomato paste (low sugar), Queijo Coalho, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Request cauliflower puree instead of cornmeal polenta (angu). Confirm no added sugar in tomato sauce for ground beef. Ensure no flour or starch for thickening the beef sauce.
Watch out for
Traditional Angu is high-carb cornmeal. Tomato paste can have hidden sugars; some recipes might use a roux or sugar for the ground beef sauce. High-carb vegetables like peas or corn might be added to the ground beef.
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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