Rindfleisch-Sauerbraten
Beef Sauerbraten (without carb thickeners, with keto sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is thickened naturally through reduction or with a small amount of low-carb thickener (e.g., xanthan gum) if absolutely necessary, but ideally only… About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Austrian braised beef dish, marinated in vinegar, wine, and spices for several days, then slow-cooked until tender. The keto modification ensures the rich sauce is free of flour or other carb-based thickeners and is served with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., top round, chuck), red wine vinegar, red wine, beef broth, onions, carrots (minimal), celery, bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, salt, pepper, butter or lard. Keto sides like green beans or cauliflower mash.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is thickened naturally through reduction or with a small amount of low-carb thickener (e.g., xanthan gum) if absolutely necessary, but ideally only reduction. Request no gingerbread or flour in the sauce. Serve with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, asparagus, creamed spinach, cauliflower mash) instead of dumplings or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte die Soße für den Rindfleisch-Sauerbraten ohne Lebkuchen und Mehl, nur natürlich reduziert. Dazu bitte kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse statt Knödel oder Kartoffeln.
Please ensure the sauce for the Rindfleisch-Sauerbraten has no gingerbread or flour, just natural reduction. Serve with non-starchy vegetables, not dumplings or potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinade, flour/gingerbread/starch used as thickeners in the sauce, high-carb side dishes (dumplings, potatoes, noodles), sometimes fruit preserves.
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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