Bife Grelhado (com Molho Keto)
Grilled Steak with Keto Sauce and Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: crucially omit 'batatas fritas' (fries) or any other potato sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Portuguese dishes.
What it is
A simply grilled steak (often sirloin or tenderloin) cooked to your preference. While many Portuguese steak dishes come with carb-heavy sauces and sides, a plain grilled version is excellent for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, olive oil or butter, salt, pepper. Keto-friendly side: green salad or steamed non-starchy vegetables. Keto sauce: garlic butter or herb butter.
How to make it keto
Crucially omit 'batatas fritas' (fries) or any other potato sides. Ask for the steak plain grilled, or with a simple garlic butter or herb butter sauce. If a specific steak dish like 'Bife à Portuguesa' is ordered, request it without the ham or fried egg if preferred, and definitely without the fries and any non-keto sauce (some have flour/wine reductions). Request green salad or steamed vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
O Bife Grelhado, por favor, sem batatas fritas ou qualquer acompanhamento de batata. Pode ser o bife grelhado simples, com salada verde ou legumes cozidos?
Bife Grelhado, please, without fries or any potato sides. Can I have a plain grilled steak with green salad or steamed vegetables?
Watch out for
Fries or potatoes are standard. Many traditional steak sauces (like the one for 'Bife à Portuguesa') contain flour or other carb-rich ingredients. Hidden sugars in some marinades or 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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