Frikadellen (German Meat Patties)
German Meat Patties with Creamed Spinach
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no or minimal breadcrumbs in the patty. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pan-fried meat patties, usually made from a mixture of ground beef and pork. Traditionally, they contain breadcrumbs as a binder, but this can often be omitted or minimized in restaurant versions if requested. Served with a side of creamed spinach.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, egg, onion, salt, pepper, (minimal breadcrumbs for binding in traditional preparations), fresh spinach, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg.
How to make it keto
Confirm no or minimal breadcrumbs in the patty. Request a green vegetable side like creamed spinach (confirm no sugar/starch) or plain steamed broccoli instead of potatoes or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Frikadellen bitte ohne Semmelbrösel zubereiten. Keine Kartoffelbeilagen. Gerne Rahmspinat, grüne Bohnen oder einen einfachen Beilagensalat dazu.
For the Frikadellen, please make them without breadcrumbs. No potato sides. I'd like creamed spinach, green beans, or a simple side salad instead.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs as binder in the patties, flour-thickened sauces, potato sides, hidden sugars or starches in some creamed spinach preparations.
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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