Matambre a la Pizza
Pizza-Style Flank Steak
Yes, with a tweak: request the tomato sauce to be made without added sugar ('sin azúcar en la salsa'). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Uruguayan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A creative dish where a thin flank steak serves as the 'crust,' topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, green olives, and oregano, then baked or grilled until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Key ingredients
Beef flank steak, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, green olives, oregano, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Request the tomato sauce to be made without added sugar ('sin azúcar en la salsa'). Confirm that the ham used is not glazed with sugar. Ensure no bread or starchy sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
El Matambre a la Pizza, por favor, con la salsa sin azúcar. ¿El jamón no lleva azúcar y sin guarniciones con almidón?
For the Matambre a la Pizza, I need the sauce without added sugar. Please confirm the ham isn't glazed and no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Tomato sauce is the primary risk for hidden added sugars. Some processed ham can contain sugar. Olives, cheese, and steak are generally low-carb.
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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