Bife com Molho (Keto Modified)
Portuguese Steak with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no fries ('sem batatas fritas') and no rice ('sem arroz'). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Portuguese steak, often pan-fried or grilled, served with a rich, savory cream-based sauce, sometimes infused with garlic or mushrooms. The traditional fries and rice are replaced with steamed low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., sirloin, round steak), olive oil or butter, garlic, cream, white wine (small amount), mushrooms (optional), salt, pepper. Served with steamed broccoli or green beans.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no fries ('sem batatas fritas') and no rice ('sem arroz'). Request steamed low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, asparagus). Inquire if the sauce contains flour thickeners or sugar; if so, ask for a plain grilled steak with butter.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Bife com Molho, sem batatas fritas ou arroz, por favor. Prefiro legumes cozidos no vapor. O molho leva farinha ou açúcar? Se sim, bife grelhado simples com manteiga.
For the Bife com Molho, no fries or rice, please. I'd like steamed low-carb vegetables. Does the sauce have flour or sugar? If so, plain grilled steak with butter.
Watch out for
The main risk is the carb-heavy sides. The sauce can be a risk if thickened with flour/cornstarch or if wine is used excessively without reduction. Hidden sugars in sauces are also possible. Always confirm.
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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