Carne Asada (Grilled Beef with Keto Sides)
Grilled Guatemalan Beef with Avocado & Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, no plantains, and no potatoes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
Flavorful grilled beef, typically skirt steak or flank steak, marinated and cooked to perfection. Modified to be served with low-carb sides like avocado, a simple green salad, or grilled vegetables instead of traditional rice, beans, or tortillas.
Key ingredients
Beef (skirt, flank, or sirloin), marinade (lime juice, orange juice, garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, cooking oil), avocado, mixed greens, oil and vinegar dressing.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, no tortillas, no plantains, and no potatoes. Opt for a side of sliced avocado, a simple green salad (with oil and vinegar dressing), or grilled low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (less common in authentic versions but possible), traditional high-carb sides (rice, beans, tortillas, plantains, potatoes).
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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