Bife à Cavalo com Ovos e Legumes
Pan-Seared Steak with Fried Eggs and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no farofa, no fries. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A pan-seared or grilled beef steak (typically a leaner cut like sirloin or fillet mignon), generously topped with one or two perfectly fried eggs, and served with a side of sautéed or grilled low-carb vegetables instead of the usual rice and fries.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, fillet mignon), eggs, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, garlic, low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, zucchini, spinach).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no farofa, no fries. Ask for extra steamed, grilled, or sautéed low-carb vegetables cooked simply with oil/butter. Confirm no sugary sauces or breading on the steak.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bife à Cavalo, sem arroz, farofa ou batatas fritas, por favor. Queria legumes extra, sem molhos doces ou pão ralado no bife.
For the Bife à Cavalo, no rice, farofa, or fries, please. Extra low-carb vegetables, simply cooked. Confirm no sugary sauces or breading.
Watch out for
Rice, farofa, fries, hidden sugars in sauces or marinades, high-carb vegetables in mixed 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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