Milanesa de Res Keto (Rebozado de Almendras)
Keto Beef Milanese (Almond Crusted)
Yes, with a tweak: the 'breading' must be made with almond flour or a similar keto flour (e.g., crushed pork rinds), not traditional wheat flour. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Puerto Rican dishes.
What it is
Thinly pounded beef steak, coated in a seasoned almond flour and Parmesan cheese mixture, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a wedge of fresh lemon.
Key ingredients
Beef steak (e.g., top round), almond flour, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil or lard for frying, lemon.
How to make it keto
The 'breading' must be made with almond flour or a similar keto flour (e.g., crushed pork rinds), not traditional wheat flour. Specify this modification clearly.
Watch out for
The primary risk is traditional wheat flour breading. Explicitly request an almond flour (or similar keto) breading, or order unbreaded.
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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