Frikadellen
Pan-Fried German Meat Patties with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Green Beans (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: inquire about breadcrumbs in the Frikadellen; request minimal or none if possible. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Hearty pan-fried German meat patties made from a seasoned mix of ground beef and pork, often with onion and herbs. Served with a rich, keto-friendly creamy mushroom sauce and a side of fresh green beans, without the traditional bread or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, salt, pepper, parsley, cooking oil/butter. Creamy mushroom sauce (heavy cream, mushrooms, butter, broth), green beans.
How to make it keto
Inquire about breadcrumbs in the Frikadellen; request minimal or none if possible. Ensure creamy mushroom sauce is not thickened with flour/starch or sweetened. Omit any bread or potato sides.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte. Sind sie mit Paniermehl? Falls ja, bitte minimal oder ohne. Ist die Pilzrahmsoße ohne Mehl, Stärke und Zucker? Und ohne Brot oder Kartoffelbeilagen.
Frikadellen, please. Are they made with breadcrumbs? Minimal or none, if possible. Is the creamy mushroom sauce flour/starch/sugar-free? No bread or potato sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the patties (very common). Flour/starch or sugar in the sauce can significantly increase carb count.
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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