Espetinho de Carne e Cebola
Beef and Onion Skewer
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Tender cubes of beef (such as alcatra or maminha, or a mix) alternated with chunks of onion, expertly grilled on skewers. This dish is naturally low-carb and a staple at Brazilian churrascarias and street food stalls. Served as is, without high-carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef cubes (e.g., top sirloin, bottom sirloin), large white onion, salt, pepper, olive oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades. Request only beef and onion, without other higher-carb vegetables often used in skewers (e.g., bell peppers in excess).
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, non-keto sauces, larger than expected onion portions, cross-contamination with other high-carb items on the grill.
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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