Ensopado de Carne de Porco e Boi (Estilo Feijoada, Sem Feijão)
Brazilian Pork and Beef Stew (Feijoada Style, Bean-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no black beans are included. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked stew inspired by the flavors of Feijoada, featuring various cuts of smoked pork (ribs, bacon, sausage) and beef, braised in a savory, aromatic broth with garlic, onion, and herbs. The traditional black beans are omitted for a keto adaptation.
Key ingredients
Pork cuts (ribs, bacon, smoked sausage), beef cuts, onions, garlic, bay leaves, other herbs, olive oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no black beans are included. Confirm with the kitchen that no flour, starch, or other thickeners are used in the stew. Also, verify no added sugar in the broth or any accompanying sauces. Request a side of sautéed collard greens (couve refogada) cooked in butter/oil with no sugar, or a simple green salad.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Ensopado, sem feijão preto. É feito sem farinha, amido ou açúcar? Quero couve refogada (sem açúcar) ou uma salada verde simples.
Ensopado: no black beans. Made without flour, starch, or added sugar? I'd like sautéed collard greens (no sugar) or a simple green salad.
Watch out for
The traditional black beans, potential thickeners (flour/starch) in the stew, hidden sugars in preparation (especially for collard greens or any optional 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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