Mocotó (Ensopado de Pés de Boi com Legumes Keto)
Beef Feet Stew (with Keto Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no beans (grão de bico/feijão), no potatoes, and no carrots. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and gelatinous Brazilian stew made from beef feet, slow-cooked for hours until extremely tender. Modified to be keto-friendly by using only low-carb vegetables like bell peppers and a small amount of tomatoes, omitting traditional beans or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef feet, onions, garlic, bell peppers (red, green), diced tomatoes (small amount), cilantro, parsley, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no beans (grão de bico/feijão), no potatoes, and no carrots. Confirm no sugar in the tomato base.
Watch out for
Traditionally includes high-carb ingredients like chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, and carrots. Tomatoes, while allowed, contribute carbs and can be sugary in larger quantities or processed 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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