Bife à Portuguesa com Ovo Estrelado e Molho Keto
Portuguese Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Gravy (No Potatoes/Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no fries and no rice. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A robust Portuguese comfort food, this dish features a pan-fried beef steak (often sirloin or round), traditionally topped with a fried egg and a slice of cured ham, all bathed in a rich, savory gravy. The keto adaptation crucialy removes the typical fries and rice. The gravy is modified to be free of flour or other starch thickeners, ensuring a delicious, high-protein, low-carb meal.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (sirloin/round), fried egg, cured ham, olive oil/butter, garlic, white wine (minimal, for reduction), beef broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no fries and no rice. It's critical to ask if the gravy can be made without flour or starch thickeners. If this is not possible, request the steak plain with the egg and ham, and a drizzle of olive oil instead of gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Bife à Portuguesa sem batatas fritas, por favor. O molho, sem farinha ou espessantes, só com o suco da carne, vinho/caldo e manteiga/natas. Em vez das batatas, quero cogumelos salteados ou espinafres.
Bife à Portuguesa without fries, please. For the sauce, no flour or thickeners, just pan drippings, wine/broth, and butter/cream. I'd like sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead of fries.
Watch out for
The gravy is the primary carb risk due to potential flour thickeners and hidden sugars. Marinades for the steak could also contain sugar.
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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