Kuhana Govedina s Hrenom
Boiled Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request strictly NO potatoes, pasta, or bread. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cuts of beef, slow-boiled in a rich broth until extremely tender, typically served with a pungent, creamy horseradish sauce. A comforting and hearty dish.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., brisket, flank), beef broth, carrots (for broth flavor only), celery (for broth flavor only), onion (for broth flavor only), bay leaf, horseradish root, heavy cream or sour cream, apple cider vinegar/lemon juice (for sauce), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request strictly NO potatoes, pasta, or bread. Ensure the horseradish sauce is made with cream/sour cream and not thickened with flour or sugar. Confirm vegetables used in broth are only for flavoring and not served as a carb-heavy side.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Molim kuhanu govedinu bez krumpira, tjestenine i kruha. Je li umak od hrena na bazi vrhnja, bez brašna ili šećera? Povrće u juhi samo za okus.
Please serve the boiled beef without potatoes, pasta, or bread. Is the horseradish sauce cream-based, without flour or sugar? Veg for flavor only.
Watch out for
Horseradish sauce can sometimes contain sugar or flour thickeners. Boiled vegetables (carrots, potatoes) are traditional sides and must be explicitly omitted. Onion in broth adds minor carbs.
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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