Arrachera a la Plancha con Nopales Asados y Rajas (Keto)
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Cactus and Poblano Strips (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, beans, or tortillas. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Mexican dishes.
What it is
Tender grilled skirt steak (arrachera), seasoned simply with salt and pepper, served alongside grilled nopales (cactus paddles) and sautéed rajas de poblano (strips of poblano pepper and onion). A flavorful and balanced keto meal.
Key ingredients
Skirt steak, nopales, poblano peppers, white onion, garlic, olive oil/butter, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, beans, or tortillas. Ensure the steak is not marinated in sugary sauces. Request extra olive oil or butter for cooking vegetables.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades on steak, high carb sauces on the side, generous amounts of onion or bell peppers in the rajas.
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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