Bife de Novilho com Ovo e Molho de Vinho e Alho (Sem Batatas Fritas)
Portuguese Grilled Beef Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Greens
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no fries (batatas fritas). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A pan-seared or grilled beef steak, often served with a fried egg on top and a rich, savory sauce typically made with white wine, garlic, and butter. It's a Portuguese staple. The critical keto modification is to omit the ubiquitous side of french fries, opting for a simple green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, egg, olive oil/butter, garlic, white wine, bay leaf, salt, pepper. Served with side salad or steamed greens.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no fries (batatas fritas). Ask for a large side salad with olive oil and vinegar or steamed non-starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour/starch used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas, por favor. Pode ser uma salada grande com azeite e vinagre, ou vegetais cozidos? E confirme que não há farinha no molho.
No fries, please. Large side salad with olive oil/vinegar or steamed vegetables. Confirm no flour in the sauce.
Watch out for
White wine in sauce, potential for flour/starch as a thickener in the sauce (though traditional versions use fat/reduction), small carbs from garlic and accompanying greens.
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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