Ragu de Costela Bovina com Purê de Couve-Flor e Agrião
Beef Short Rib Ragu with Cauliflower Mash and Watercress
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the tomato sauce is prepared without added sugar and minimize the use of high-carb vegetables like carrots. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked beef short ribs braised in a rich, intensely flavorful tomato-based sauce, typically simmered for hours until incredibly tender. Served as a hearty meal over creamy cauliflower mash instead of traditional pasta, and accompanied by a refreshing side of fresh watercress.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs, canned crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, minimal carrots, red wine, beef broth (sugar-free), olive oil, bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper, cauliflower, butter, heavy cream, watercress.
How to make it keto
Ensure the tomato sauce is prepared without added sugar and minimize the use of high-carb vegetables like carrots. Replace pasta or rice with a generous serving of cauliflower mash. Confirm no starchy thickeners in the ragu.
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates from tomatoes and minimal carrots; hidden sugars in tomato products or broths; use of cornstarch or flour as thickeners in the ragu.
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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