Carne de Res con Naranja Agria
Cuban Sour Orange Beef
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, plantains, or other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Cuban dishes.
What it is
Tender, thinly sliced beef steak (e.g., sirloin, top round) marinated in a traditional tangy sour orange (naranja agria) and garlic mojo, then expertly grilled or pan-seared.
Key ingredients
Thin beef steak, sour orange juice (or a mix of lime and orange juice), fresh garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sliced raw onion (optional garnish).
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, plantains, or other starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar in the marinade or any accompanying sauce.
Watch out for
Sour orange juice contains natural sugars. Restaurants may add sugar to the marinade to enhance flavor or to substitute for authentic sour oranges.
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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