Bife à Portuguesa (Sem Batatas Fritas, com Espargos)
Portuguese Steak (No Fries, with Asparagus)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no fries. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A pan-fried beef steak, usually sirloin or rump, often topped with a slice of cured ham, a fried egg, and a rich gravy typically made from the pan juices, garlic, and sometimes white wine or beer. Always served with fries.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, cured ham, egg, olive oil, garlic, white wine (or beer for traditional), salt, pepper, asparagus.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no fries. Request green vegetables like asparagus or broccoli instead. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour; it should ideally be naturally reduced pan juices. Ask for no beer if possible, or minimal amount if used for deglazing.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bife à Portuguesa, sem batatas fritas. Pode ser espargos ou brócolos? Por favor, confirme que o molho não leva farinha e, se possível, sem cerveja ou com o mínimo.
For the Bife à Portuguesa, absolutely no fries. Can I have asparagus or broccoli instead? Please confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour and no beer is used, or only a minimal amount.
Watch out for
Fries. Sauce might be thickened with flour or use beer (which adds carbs). Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces.
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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