Špikovan Biftek (Keto)
Larded Beef Steak (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Serbian dishes.
What it is
A thick cut of beef steak (typically sirloin or fillet) that has been larded with strips of bacon or pork fat (špek) to add moisture and flavor, then pan-fried or grilled to perfection.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, bacon/pork fat for larding, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary marinades are used. Request it to be cooked simply with fat, salt, and pepper. Serve without any high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Špikovan Biftek, molim. Bez slatkih marinada, samo pripremljen sa mašću, solju i biberom. Bez ugljenohidratnih priloga.
Špikovan Biftek, please. No sugary marinades, just cooked simply with fat, salt, and pepper. No high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades or glazes, served with high-carb accompaniments like potato fries or rice.
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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