Alcatra Açoriana (Keto com Couve Salteada)
Azorean Pot Roast (Keto with Sautéed Cabbage)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no potatoes or bread. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A legendary slow-cooked beef pot roast from the Azores, traditionally prepared in a clay pot (alcatra) with red wine, bacon, generous amounts of onion and garlic, and aromatic bay leaves. The meat becomes incredibly tender and infused with deep flavor. Modified for keto, it's served with sautéed cabbage instead of the customary bread or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef round/chuck, bacon, olive oil, onion, garlic, red wine (reduced), bay leaves, beef broth, salt, pepper, sautéed cabbage.
How to make it keto
Strictly no potatoes or bread. Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Potential flour or starch thickeners in the sauce. Hidden sugars in commercial broths. Ensure no carb-heavy sides are provided.
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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