Picadinho de Carne com Ovo Frito (Sem Arroz e Farofa)
Diced Beef Stew with Fried Egg (Keto-Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit rice, farofa, and any other starchy sides. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting Brazilian classic, featuring small cubes of tender beef stewed in a rich, savory sauce with onions and garlic. Traditionally served with a fried egg on top. For keto, all high-carb sides like rice, farofa, and often mashed potatoes are omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, filet mignon), Onions, Garlic, Beef broth, Olive oil, Fried egg, Salt, Pepper, Parsley.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit rice, farofa, and any other starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar in the stew's sauce base (e.g., from ketchup or certain worcestershire sauces).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Gostaria do Picadinho de Carne sem arroz, farofa ou outros acompanhamentos com amido. Pode confirmar que não há açúcar na base do molho?
I'd like the Picadinho de Carne without rice, farofa, or other starchy sides. Please confirm there's no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the stew's sauce base (common in restaurant stews). Traditional sides (rice, farofa, sometimes plantains or mashed potatoes) are always served unless specified otherwise.
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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