Carne Seca Desfiada com Queijo e Cebola
Shredded Dried Beef with Cheese and Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Savory shredded dried beef (carne seca) rehydrated and sautéed with caramelized onions, then topped with melted cheese (typically Queijo Prato or similar). A hearty, naturally low-carb dish, often served as an appetizer or deconstructed pastel filling.
Key ingredients
Carne seca, onions, Queijo Prato (or similar melting cheese), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, parsley.
Optional tweaks
None needed. Ensure no added sugars to caramelize onions (natural sugars are fine for keto in moderation).
Watch out for
Sugary additions to onions 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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