Frikadellen (German Meatballs, No Breadcrumbs)
German Meatballs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: this is a critical modification: MUST request the Frikadellen be made without breadcrumbs or with a keto-friendly binder (e.g., almond flour, egg). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Pan-fried, seasoned meat patties, similar to meatballs, made from a mix of ground pork and beef, served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, ground beef, egg, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley, mushrooms, heavy cream, butter.
How to make it keto
This is a critical modification: MUST request the Frikadellen be made without breadcrumbs or with a keto-friendly binder (e.g., almond flour, egg). Ask for no mashed potatoes or potato salad. Request green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower. Specify creamy mushroom sauce should be made without flour/starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte die Frikadellen ohne Paniermehl. Keine Kartoffeln oder Kartoffelsalat. Dazu grüne Bohnen, Brokkoli oder Blumenkohl und Pilzsauce ohne Mehl/Stärke.
Frikadellen without breadcrumbs, please. No mashed potatoes or potato salad. Green beans/broccoli/cauliflower, and mushroom sauce without flour/starch?
Watch out for
Traditional Frikadellen contain breadcrumbs. Sauces are often thickened with flour/starch or contain sugar. Standard sides are high carb.
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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