אסאדו (צלעות בקר בבישול ארוך)
Asado (Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Yes, with a tweak: request to be served without any starchy sides such as potatoes, rice, couscous, or pasta. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender and succulent beef short ribs, slow-braised until fall-off-the-bone, often with aromatic vegetables and a rich, savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef short ribs, onion, celery, garlic, beef broth, red wine (optional, carbs mostly cooked off), olive oil, spices (paprika, cumin, bay leaf, salt, pepper).
How to make it keto
Request to be served without any starchy sides such as potatoes, rice, couscous, or pasta. Confirm no added sugar or high-carb thickeners in the braising liquid/sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Hebrew)
בבקשה את האסאדו בלי תפוחי אדמה, אורז, קוסקוס או פסטה. וודא שברוטב אין סוכר או חומרים מסמיכים עתירי פחמימות.
Please serve the אסאדו without potatoes, rice, couscous, or pasta. Confirm no added sugar or high-carb thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Braising sauces can sometimes contain hidden sugars or flour/cornstarch as thickeners. Vegetables cooked in the sauce (onions, carrots) contribute some carbs, but generally minimal after long cooking.
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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