Hovězí srdce na smetaně (bez knedlíků)
Beef Heart in Cream Sauce (without dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the cream sauce is made without flour or any other carbohydrate-based thickeners. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Czech food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Czech dish featuring tender beef heart slowly simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. Traditionally served with bread dumplings, this keto version omits the dumplings and ensures the sauce is made without flour or added sugar.
Key ingredients
Beef heart, cream, spices
How to make it keto
Ensure the cream sauce is made without flour or any other carbohydrate-based thickeners. Confirm no added sugar in the sauce. Request no dumplings or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Prosím, ať smetanová omáčka není zahuštěná moukou ani škrobem a je bez přidaného cukru. Bez knedlíků a pečiva k tomu.
Please ensure the cream sauce has no flour, carb-based thickeners, or added sugar. No dumplings or bread on the side, please.
Watch out for
Traditional sauces often contain flour for thickening and sometimes a touch of sugar. Onions contribute some 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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