Costillar a la Parrilla
Grilled Beef Ribs with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no high-carb sides such as french fries, rice, baked potato, or bread. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Uruguayan dishes.
What it is
A generous portion of beef ribs (costillar), slow-grilled over an open flame until exceptionally tender and juicy, with a perfectly charred exterior. Seasoned simply with coarse salt, allowing the natural richness of the beef to be the star. Served without starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs (costillar), coarse salt, olive oil (for grilling).
How to make it keto
Request no high-carb sides such as french fries, rice, baked potato, or bread. Opt for a side green salad with oil and vinegar dressing or grilled low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini (if available).
Watch out for
Marinades with sugar (uncommon for traditional costillar), 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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