Picadinho de Carne com Ovo Frito e Couve Refogada
Minced Beef Stew with Fried Egg and Sautéed Collard Greens
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice, farofa, or potato sticks. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A comforting Brazilian classic featuring finely diced or minced beef cooked in a rich, savory sauce, topped with a fried egg. Served with a generous portion of garlic-sautéed collard greens, omitting traditional rice and farofa.
Key ingredients
Beef (filé mignon or similar cut), onions, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, olive oil, herbs (bay leaf, parsley), salt, pepper, fried egg, collard greens.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no rice, farofa, or potato sticks. Verify minimal or no sugar in the tomato paste or sauce. Request extra collard greens instead of other sides.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Por favor, sem arroz, farofa ou batata palha. Garanta pouco ou nenhum açúcar no molho. Posso ter couve refogada extra?
No rice, farofa, or potato sticks, please. Ensure minimal or no sugar in the sauce. Can I have extra couve refogada instead?
Watch out for
Tomato paste can contain sugar; some restaurants might use cornstarch or flour to thicken the sauce. Small amounts of hidden sugar in the stew.
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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