Picadinho de Carne (sem Arroz e Farofa)
Beef Cubes Stew (without Rice and Farofa)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice (arroz) and no farofa. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Brazilian comfort dish featuring tender beef cubes simmered in a rich, savory gravy with onions, garlic, and sometimes peppers. Served without the traditional high-carb rice and farofa.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, filet mignon), olive oil, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes (optional), beef broth, salt, pepper, bay leaf.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no rice (arroz) and no farofa. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew, and no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Picadinho de Carne, por favor, sem arroz e sem farofa. Pode confirmar que não tem açúcar no ensopado e nem espessantes com amido?
I'd like the Picadinho de Carne without rice or farofa. Please confirm no added sugar in the stew and no starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in gravy/sauce; starchy thickeners; natural carbs from vegetables in 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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