Churrasco Misto (Carnes Variadas com Acompanhamentos Keto)
Mixed Brazilian BBQ Platter (with Keto Sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A selection of prime grilled meats common in Brazilian steakhouses, such as Picanha (top sirloin cap), Alcatra (rump steak), Fraldinha (flank steak), Linguiça (sausage), and Frango (chicken), served with appropriate low-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Various cuts of beef (picanha, alcatra, fraldinha), pork sausage, chicken thighs/drumsticks, salt, pepper, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
When at a churrascaria (steakhouse), focus on the grilled meats and non-starchy options from the salad bar (leafy greens, olives, heart of palm, cheese, grilled vegetables like asparagus or broccoli). Avoid rice, farofa, bread, mashed potatoes, pasta salads, and sugary sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Churrasco Misto, vou focar nas carnes e legumes da salada. Por favor, sem arroz, farofa, pão ou acompanhamentos com amido.
For the Churrasco Misto, I'll focus on grilled meats and salad bar vegetables. Please, no rice, farofa, bread, or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades on chicken or pork, sugary BBQ sauces, high-carb sides from salad bars (e.g., potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salads), bread, farofa, rice.
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.