Carne Asada con Chirmol y Cebollas Asadas (Keto)
Carne Asada with Chirmol and Grilled Onions (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no black beans, no tortillas, and no fried plantains. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Grilled thin-cut steak, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, served with fresh chirmol (a smoky grilled tomato and onion salsa) and grilled onions. The traditional high-carb sides of rice, black beans, and tortillas must be omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (skirt, flank, or sirloin), tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no black beans, no tortillas, and no fried plantains. Ask for extra grilled onions or avocado if available. Confirm no sugary marinade on the steak.
Watch out for
Rice, beans, tortillas, plantains, potentially sugary marinades (uncommon for traditional asada but possible), chirmol made with sugar.
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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