Picadinho de Carne com Legumes e Farofa de Couve-Flor
Diced Beef Stew with Keto Vegetables and Cauliflower Farofa
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potato, carrots, or other starchy vegetables in the stew. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring tender diced beef, slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with keto-friendly vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with a traditional Brazilian 'farofa' made from cauliflower instead of high-carb cassava flour.
Key ingredients
Diced beef (e.g., alcatra or patinho), olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers (red, yellow), tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, parsley, cauliflower, bacon, butter.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potato, carrots, or other starchy vegetables in the stew. Ensure farofa is made with cauliflower, not cassava/manioc flour, and no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Picadinho de Carne é sem batata ou cenoura? Por favor, a Farofa de Couve-Flor é só couve-flor, sem farinha de mandioca e sem açúcar?
Is the Picadinho de Carne without potato or carrots? Please confirm the Farofa de Couve-Flor is only cauliflower, no cassava flour, no sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce. Thickening agents in the stew. Traditional cassava flour in farofa if not explicitly replaced with cauliflower.
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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