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Sautéed Ground Beef with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or peas, which are sometimes added. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A versatile and comforting Brazilian staple, made from ground beef sautéed with a sofrito of onions, garlic, and bell peppers. It's often enhanced with tomatoes. Ask to omit any high-carb additions.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers (various colors), ripe tomatoes (or unsweetened tomato paste), salt, black pepper, herbs (e.g., parsley, cilantro).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or peas, which are sometimes added. Ensure any tomato sauce or paste used is unsweetened. Confirm it's served without rice, bread, or beans.
Watch out for
Potatoes, carrots, peas, hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce, and common high-carb side dishes.
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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