Picadinho de Carne (Ensopado de Carne)
Brazilian Beef Stew (without rice/farofa/egg)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, farofa, or fried egg. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew made with small cubes of beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce, often with vegetables. Traditionally served with rice, farofa, and sometimes a fried egg.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed, e.g., alcatra, acém), onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, bay leaf, herbs (parsley, cilantro), salt, black pepper. (Ensure no carrots/potatoes if possible).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice, farofa, or fried egg. Specify no starchy vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes) in the stew. Ask for a side of low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Picadinho de Carne, por favor. Sem arroz, farofa ou ovo frito. O ensopado não pode ter vegetais com amido. Quero legumes de baixo carboidrato à parte.
Picadinho de Carne, please. No rice, farofa, or fried egg. No starchy vegetables in the stew. A side of low-carb vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Often contains carrots and/or potatoes. Frequently served with rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), and sometimes a fried egg (minimal carb but often with rice). Hidden sugars in tomato sauce.
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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