Zwiebelfleisch (ohne Mehl)
Slow-cooked Onion Meat (Keto-style)
Yes, with a tweak: request it be made without flour (ohne Mehl) or any other starch for thickening. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked stew of beef or pork with a generous amount of onions, creating a rich, savory sauce. This version is prepared without flour as a thickener, allowing the natural juices and onions to form the sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork (e.g., shoulder, leg), large quantities of onions, beef broth, lard/oil, salt, pepper, caraway, marjoram.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request it be made without flour (ohne Mehl) or any other starch for thickening. Ensure no potatoes, dumplings, or bread are served as sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ich hätte gerne das Zwiebelfleisch. Bitte unbedingt ohne Mehl oder andere Stärke zum Andicken zubereiten. Keine Kartoffeln, Knödel oder Brot als Beilage.
I'd like the Zwiebelfleisch, please. Crucially, ensure it's made without flour or any other starch for thickening. No potatoes, Knödel, or bread as sides.
Watch out for
Flour used for thickening the sauce. Starchy side dishes like potatoes, dumplings, or bread. Onions contribute to total carbs, so portion control if very carb-sensitive.
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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