Carne Asada / Churrasco (Sin Arroz, Frijoles, y Tortillas)
Grilled Beef Platter with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Grilled marinated steak, typically served with lime. Modified by omitting traditional high-carb sides like rice, beans, and tortillas, focusing on the succulent grilled beef and requesting keto-friendly accompaniments like avocado or a side salad.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., flank, sirloin), salt, pepper, garlic, lime juice, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive). Modified to include avocado or green salad.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Ask for extra avocado, a simple green salad (oil and vinegar dressing, no sugar), or grilled vegetables (if available and not starchy).
Watch out for
Marinades may contain small amounts of sugar or fruit juice. Cross-contamination with carb-heavy sides. Salad dressings can be sugary.
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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