Frikadellen (Keto-Friendly)
German Pan-Fried Beef Patties (without Breadcrumbs) with Creamed Spinach
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or other carb-based fillers (e.g., flour). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Hearty, pan-fried German meat patties, typically made from ground beef or mixed meat. To be keto-friendly, they must be prepared without breadcrumbs and served with low-carb sides like creamed spinach.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (or mixed), eggs, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley. Creamed spinach (spinach, heavy cream, butter, garlic, nutmeg).
How to make it keto
Ensure the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or other carb-based fillers (e.g., flour). Request low-carb vegetable sides (e.g., creamed spinach, green beans, broccoli) instead of potatoes, potato salad, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Sind die Frikadellen ohne Semmelbrösel oder Mehl zubereitet? Ich hätte gerne kohlenhydratarmes Gemüse wie Rahmspinat oder grüne Bohnen statt Kartoffeln oder Brot.
Are the Frikadellen made without breadcrumbs or flour? I'd like low-carb vegetables like creamed spinach or green beans instead of potatoes or bread.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in the patty mixture, hidden fillers, high-carb sides like potato salad or fries, creamed spinach might have thickeners.
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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