Espetada Madeirense (Bife de Vaca com Legumes Grelhados)
Madeiran Beef Skewer with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: omit milho frito, potatoes, and any other starchy sides. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Large chunks of beef (often sirloin or rump), seasoned with garlic and bay leaves, skewered (traditionally on a laurel stick) and grilled over an open flame. Served with grilled non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or onions, replacing the traditional fried corn (milho frito) or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin/rump), bay leaves, garlic, olive oil, coarse salt, black pepper, bell peppers, zucchini, onion for grilling.
How to make it keto
Omit milho frito, potatoes, and any other starchy sides. Request grilled non-starchy vegetables as a substitute.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Na Espetada Madeirense, por favor, sem milho frito, batata ou outros acompanhamentos ricos em amido. Pode vir com legumes grelhados sem amido?
For Espetada Madeirense, please omit milho frito, potatoes, or any starchy sides. I'd like grilled non-starchy vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Marinades could occasionally contain sugar. Vegetables contribute some natural 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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