Bife à Portuguesa (Keto Modified)
Portuguese Style Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no fried potatoes or rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A classic Portuguese steak dish, typically a tender sirloin or rump steak, pan-fried and topped with a fried egg and a rich, garlicky sauce, traditionally served with circular fried potatoes. Modified for keto by omitting the potatoes entirely and serving instead with a generous portion of non-starchy green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin), olive oil (or butter), garlic, bay leaf, white wine (or broth), fried egg. Served with steamed green beans or broccoli.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no fried potatoes or rice. Request steamed green vegetables like green beans, broccoli, or asparagus as a side. Confirm no flour-based thickeners or added sugars in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bife à Portuguesa, sem batatas fritas e sem arroz, por favor. O molho tem farinha ou açúcar adicionado?
For Bife à Portuguesa, no fries or rice, please. Is the sauce thickened with flour or does it contain added sugar?
Watch out for
Fried potatoes are the main traditional accompaniment and must be explicitly omitted. Ensure the sauce does not contain hidden sugars or flour thickeners. The small amount of white wine used contributes minor carbs.
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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