Barreado (Keto, Sem Pirão e Banana)
Brazilian Slow-Cooked Beef Stew (Keto, No Pirão or Banana)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to omit the pirão (cassava flour puree) and sliced banana. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A historic and hearty beef stew from Paraná, cooked for many hours until the beef is incredibly tender and falling apart, creating a rich, flavorful broth. Authentically served with pirão (a thick broth/cassava flour puree) and sliced bananas. For keto, it is served as the pure slow-cooked beef stew, omitting these high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., chuck roast), bacon, yellow onions, garlic, ripe tomatoes, bay leaves, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, water or beef broth.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to omit the pirão (cassava flour puree) and sliced banana. Confirm no flour or other high-carb thickeners are used in the stew itself. A simple side salad with oil and vinegar can complement the rich stew.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Barreado, sem pirão ou banana, por favor. Pode confirmar que não há farinha ou espessantes no ensopado? E uma salada simples?
For the Barreado, no pirão or banana, please. Confirm no flour or high-carb thickeners in the stew. Can I have a simple side salad?
Watch out for
The primary carb risks are the traditional pirão and banana. Some commercial tomato products or pre-made spice blends might contain hidden sugars.
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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