Bife a Cavalo (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Steak with Fried Egg (no rice/fries)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no French fries, no beans, and no farofa. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A classic Brazilian diner-style dish featuring a pan-fried beef steak (often a thin-cut sirloin or rump steak) perfectly topped with one or two sunny-side-up fried eggs. For keto, the traditional sides of rice and French fries must be strictly omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., contrafilé/sirloin), eggs, cooking oil or butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no rice, no French fries, no beans, and no farofa. If possible, ask for a side of steamed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans) or a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bife a Cavalo, por favor, sem arroz, batatas fritas, feijão ou farofa. Pode ser legumes cozidos a vapor ou uma salada simples com azeite e vinagre?
Bife a Cavalo, please, without rice, fries, beans, or farofa. Can I have steamed vegetables or a simple green salad with olive oil and vinegar instead?
Watch out for
The standard inclusion of high-carb sides (rice, fries) is the primary risk. Some restaurants might use a sauce on the steak that contains sugar or flour as a thickener.
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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