Picadinho de Carne com Palmito e Brócolis
Minced Beef Stew with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, farofa, or fries. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Brazilian dish featuring finely diced or minced beef, simmered in a rich, savory gravy with onions and garlic. For a keto-friendly version, it's served with hearts of palm and steamed broccoli instead of rice, farofa, or fries. Often topped with a fried egg.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed or minced), olive oil, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar), hearts of palm, broccoli, eggs.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, farofa, or fries. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the gravy. Confirm Worcestershire sauce is sugar-free or omitted. Request a fried egg cooked in butter or olive oil.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Picadinho, sem arroz, farofa ou batata frita. O molho é engrossado sem farinha ou amido? O molho inglês é sem açúcar ou omitido? Por favor, um ovo frito na manteiga ou azeite.
For Picadinho: no rice, farofa, fries. Gravy: no flour/cornstarch. Worcestershire: sugar-free or omit. Egg fried in butter/olive oil.
Watch out for
Rice, farofa, or fries are standard sides. Flour/cornstarch in gravy. Sugar in Worcestershire sauce or tomato base. Caramelized onions can add sugar.
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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