Frikadellen (Low-Carb German Meat Patties)
Pan-Fried German Meat Patties with Keto Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request Frikadellen made without breadcrumbs (Semmelbrösel/Brötchen). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
German meatballs or meat patties, traditionally made with ground beef/pork, onions, and often stale bread/bread rolls. Modified for keto by omitting breadcrumbs and serving with a creamy, flour-free sauce.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork mix, egg, finely diced onion, mustard, salt, pepper, herbs, pan-fried in butter/oil. Cream sauce made with heavy cream, broth, and mushrooms.
How to make it keto
Request Frikadellen made without breadcrumbs (Semmelbrösel/Brötchen). Ask for a cream sauce thickened naturally (e.g., reduction, cream) or without flour. Choose green vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) instead of potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Frikadellen bitte ohne Semmelbrösel. Ist die Rahmsoße mehlfrei? Dazu grünes Gemüse, keine Kartoffeln.
Frikadellen without breadcrumbs, please. Is the cream sauce flour-free? Green vegetables instead of potatoes.
Watch out for
Traditional breadcrumbs in the patty mixture (primary risk), flour-thickened sauces, sugar in sauces, hidden sugars in mustard or marinades, high-carb sides.
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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