Bife Acebolado (sem acompanhamentos)
Pan-fried Steak with Sautéed Onions (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, farofa, fries (batata frita), or any other starchy side dishes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Brazilian comfort dish consisting of a pan-fried steak (often a thinner cut like contrafilé or alcatra) generously topped with tender, golden sautéed onions, typically cooked in butter or oil.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, onions, butter/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, farofa, fries (batata frita), or any other starchy side dishes. Request plain steamed or sautéed vegetables (like collard greens) if available as an alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bife Acebolado, por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batata frita. É possível trocar por legumes cozidos no vapor ou refogados?
The Bife Acebolado, please, no rice, farofa, or fries. Can I have plain steamed or sautéed vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Standard high-carb accompaniments (rice, farofa, fries), potential for sugar used to caramelize onions (less common for this specific dish but still a risk).
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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