Gebratener Leberkäse mit Senf
Pan-Fried Bavarian Meatloaf with Mustard
Yes, with a tweak: omit all traditional sides such as pretzels, bread rolls, potato salad, or fried eggs. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A traditional Bavarian specialty, Leberkäse is a finely ground, baked meatloaf (often mistakenly translated as 'liver cheese' as it typically contains neither). It's commonly pan-fried until crispy on the outside and served warm, naturally low-carb but requiring modification of sides.
Key ingredients
Finely ground beef/pork, salt, pepper, spices, oil for frying, mustard.
How to make it keto
Omit all traditional sides such as pretzels, bread rolls, potato salad, or fried eggs. Focus on the meatloaf and mustard (confirming it's not a sugary variety).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Gebratenen Leberkäse bitte ohne Brot, Kartoffelsalat oder Kartoffelpüree. Ich hätte gerne Sauerkraut oder einen grünen Salat mit Essig und Öl.
For the Gebratener Leberkäse, please omit bread, potato salad, or mashed potatoes. I'd like sauerkraut or a green salad with oil and vinegar.
Watch out for
Hidden fillers in the meatloaf mixture (rare but possible), sugary mustards, bread/pretzels.
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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