Gekochtes Rindfleisch (ohne stärkehaltige Beilagen)
Boiled Beef (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without traditional starchy sides like potato rosti (Rösti), creamed spinach (which can be thickened with flour), or potato dumplings. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender cuts of beef, slow-boiled in broth until very tender. Often served with a variety of sauces, most commonly a chive or horseradish sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., Tafelspitz cut), beef broth, carrots, leeks, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns. Sauces might include chives, horseradish, cream, vinegar.
How to make it keto
Request without traditional starchy sides like potato rosti (Rösti), creamed spinach (which can be thickened with flour), or potato dumplings. Focus on the tender beef and inquire about sugar in the horseradish sauce. Ask for plain steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Rösti, Rahmspinat oder Kartoffelknödel. Ist Zucker in der Meerrettichsoße? Ich hätte gerne gedämpftes Gemüse oder einen grünen Salat.
No Rösti, creamed spinach, or potato dumplings, please. Is there sugar in the horseradish sauce? I'd like plain steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Watch out for
Potato rosti, potato dumplings, flour-thickened creamed spinach, hidden sugar in horseradish or other sauces.
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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