Bife à Parmegiana (Keto, sem Empanado)
Beef Steak Parmigiana (Keto, Unbreaded, with Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: request the steak to be prepared 'sem empanar' (without breading). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Brazilian take on Parmigiana, featuring a tender beef steak (e.g., contrafilé) topped with sugar-free tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Prepared without breading and served with a fresh green salad for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, olive oil, sugar-free tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, black pepper, mixed green salad.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the steak to be prepared 'sem empanar' (without breading). Confirm the tomato sauce is sugar-free. Ask for a green salad instead of rice or French fries.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bife à Parmegiana, por favor, sem empanar. Confirme que o molho de tomate não tem açúcar. Sem arroz, massa ou batata frita.
For Bife à Parmegiana, please, no breading. Confirm tomato sauce has no added sugar. Serve without rice, pasta, or fries.
Watch out for
Breading on the steak, sugar in the tomato sauce, high-carb side dishes (rice, fries).
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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