Bifes de Cebolada
Steak with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request 'sem batatas fritas e sem arroz' (no french fries and no rice). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried beef steaks (often thin minute steaks) generously topped with slowly caramelized onions, typically cooked with a splash of white wine, garlic, and bay leaf.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, onions, olive oil (or butter/lard), white wine, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'sem batatas fritas e sem arroz' (no french fries and no rice). Ask if the onions are cooked with added sugar; if so, request they be prepared without it. Opt for a simple green salad as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Sem batatas fritas e sem arroz, por favor. As cebolas são cozinhadas com açúcar? Se sim, pode ser sem açúcar? Quero uma salada verde simples.
No french fries or rice, please. Are onions cooked with sugar? If so, prepare them without. A simple green salad, please.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with french fries and rice. Caramelized onions, while naturally sweet, can have sugar added in restaurant preparations to speed up the process. White wine in the sauce contributes 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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