Carne Seca Refogada com Couve
Sautéed Dried Beef with Collard Greens
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added starch or flour as a thickener for the beef. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Rehydrated and shredded dried beef, sautéed with onions, garlic, and served alongside fresh, thinly sliced collard greens cooked in olive oil and garlic.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (carne seca), onions, garlic, olive oil, collard greens, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added starch or flour as a thickener for the beef. Explicitly request no mandioca (cassava) puree, rice, beans, or pumpkin.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Carne Seca Refogada com Couve, por favor. Sem amido ou farinha para engrossar. E sem purê de mandioca, arroz, feijão ou abóbora.
Carne Seca Refogada com Couve, please. No starch or flour thickeners. No mandioca, rice, beans, or pumpkin, please.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb sides like mandioca puree, rice, beans, or pumpkin/squash. Potential hidden sugars in pre-made dried beef (less common) or sauces.
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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