Bistec Encebollado
Steak with Onions
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thinly sliced beef steak (often top round or sirloin) pan-seared or simmered with a generous amount of sliced yellow onions, garlic, and sometimes peppers, creating a savory, rich sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., palomilla, sirloin), yellow onions, fresh garlic, olive oil, white or apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, optional sofrito (green peppers, onions, cilantro, tomato paste).
Optional tweaks
Request no flour or cornstarch thickener in the sauce. Confirm no hidden sugars in the marinade or sofrito (if used). Serve without rice, beans, or plantains.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Bistec Encebollado: que la salsa no lleve harina ni maicena. ¿La marinada o el sofrito tienen azúcar? Sin arroz, frijoles ni plátanos.
Bistec Encebollado: no flour or cornstarch in the sauce. Please confirm no hidden sugars in the marinade/sofrito. Serve without rice, beans, or plantains.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made sofrito, and high-carb side dishes.
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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