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Pan-Seared Steak with Sautéed Onions (Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: omit rice, beans, french fries, and farofa. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A classic Brazilian everyday dish: a thin cut of steak (often sirloin or alcatra) pan-seared or grilled, topped with abundant, thinly sliced sautéed onions. Typically served with rice and beans, which must be omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin, alcatra), onions, olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit rice, beans, french fries, and farofa. Request low-carb sides like a green salad with oil and vinegar, or sautéed collard greens. Confirm no sugar is added to the onions.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem arroz, feijão, batata frita ou farofa, por favor. Quero salada verde com azeite e vinagre, ou couve refogada. E sem açúcar nas cebolas.
No rice, beans, fries, or farofa, please. Can I have a green salad with oil and vinegar, or sautéed collard greens? And no sugar in the onions.
Watch out for
Rice, beans, fries, farofa, hidden sugar in onion preparation (for caramelization).
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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