Frikadellen (Keto-Style)
German Pan-Fried Meatballs with Green Salad
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or with a keto-friendly binder. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried German meatballs, traditionally made with ground beef and pork. For a keto version, they are prepared without breadcrumbs and served with a simple green salad instead of potatoes or bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, onion, egg, mustard, salt, pepper, cooking oil/butter, mixed green salad, salad dressing.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the Frikadellen are made without breadcrumbs or with a keto-friendly binder. Request without any starchy sides (e.g., potatoes, bread). Opt for a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing for the salad, or ask for oil and vinegar on the side.
Watch out for
Traditional Frikadellen contain breadcrumbs. Hidden sugars in salad dressing or accompanying sauces like ketchup.
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.
More on the German menuAll 1,503 German dishes ›
