Carne Seca Acebolada com Pimentões
Sun-Dried Beef with Onions and Bell Peppers (without Cassava)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request without aipim (cassava/mandioca), or other carb-heavy sides like rice or farofa. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Shredded or diced cured beef (carne seca), desalinated and cooked until tender, then sautéed with copious amounts of sliced onions and colorful bell peppers. A hearty dish, usually served in portions generous enough to be a main.
Key ingredients
Carne seca (salted beef), olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, parsley, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request without aipim (cassava/mandioca), or other carb-heavy sides like rice or farofa.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Carne Seca Acebolada, por favor, sem aipim, arroz ou farofa.
For Carne Seca Acebolada, please serve without aipim, rice, or farofa.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with high-carb aipim/mandioca or rice. Hidden sugar in pre-made seasonings.
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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