Bife à Portuguesa (com Ovo e Fiambre, Lados Keto)
Portuguese Pan-Fried Steak with Egg & Ham, Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no fries (batatas fritas) and no rice (arroz). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A classic Portuguese dish featuring a tender pan-fried beef steak, often topped with a fried egg and a slice of ham, bathed in a flavorful pan sauce (typically garlic, white wine, bay leaf). This keto-adapted version is served with a side of steamed green vegetables or a simple salad, strictly omitting the traditional fries and rice.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, round), egg, slice of cured ham (presunto or fiambre), olive oil/butter, garlic, bay leaf, white wine, salt, black pepper, green vegetables or salad.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no fries (batatas fritas) and no rice (arroz). Ask for steamed green vegetables (e.g., brócolos, feijão verde) or a simple green salad. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour or contains added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Bife à Portuguesa: Sem batatas fritas e sem arroz. Pode ser com legumes verdes cozidos ou salada verde simples? O molho tem farinha ou açúcar?
For the Bife à Portuguesa, no fries or rice. Can I have steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad? Does the sauce contain flour or added sugar?
Watch out for
Fries and rice are standard. Sauces can sometimes be thickened with flour or contain hidden sugars (less common in Bife à Portuguesa sauce but possible).
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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