Carne Asada (Keto)
Grilled Steak with Chirmol and Avocado
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Guatemalan dishes.
What it is
A generous cut of marinated and grilled beef steak, typically served with tender grilled onions, fresh chirmol (a vibrant tomato and herb salsa), and sliced avocado. Traditionally accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas, which must be explicitly omitted for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (skirt, flank, or sirloin), marinade (lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, olive oil), white onion, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, lime juice (for chirmol), avocado, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, no beans, and no tortillas. Confirm the chirmol contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in marinade or chirmol; traditional starchy sides (rice, beans, tortillas) if not explicitly omitted.
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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