Carne Asada
Grilled Beef
Yes, with a tweak: request no gallo pinto (rice and beans), no plantains, and no tortillas. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Grilled marinated beef steak, typically flank or skirt, known for its smoky flavor. Served sizzling hot.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin), garlic, salt, pepper, bitter orange or lime juice, oil for grilling. (Restaurant often uses a general marinade, which may contain sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no gallo pinto (rice and beans), no plantains, and no tortillas. Ask for a side salad with oil and vinegar only, or extra grilled onions/peppers if available. Explicitly ask for no sugary marinades or sauces, or just salt and pepper.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Mi Carne Asada, por favor, sin gallo pinto, sin plátanos y sin tortillas. Quisiera una ensalada con aceite y vinagre, o cebolla/pimientos asados extra. Sin marinadas ni salsas azucaradas, solo sal y pimienta.
For the Carne Asada, please no gallo pinto, no plantains, and no tortillas. I'd like a side salad with oil and vinegar, or extra grilled onions/peppers. No sugary marinades or sauces, just salt and pepper.
Watch out for
Common marinades (sugar, beer), high-carb side dishes (gallo pinto, plantains, tortillas), sugary salad dressings.
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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