Keto Frikadellen (German Meatballs)
Pan-Fried German Meatballs with Cream Sauce (no breading/potato sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no breadcrumbs (or a keto binder), ensure no flour thickeners in the sauce (or ask for plain pan drippings with cream/butter). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Savory pan-fried German meatballs, traditionally made with ground meat (pork, beef, or mixed), onion, and breadcrumbs. For keto, breadcrumbs are omitted or replaced with a low-carb binder. Served with a rich cream sauce, and substituted with low-carb vegetable sides instead of potatoes.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/pork mix, onion, egg, herbs, spices, cream, butter, optional low-carb binder (e.g., almond flour, pork rinds).
How to make it keto
Request no breadcrumbs (or a keto binder), ensure no flour thickeners in the sauce (or ask for plain pan drippings with cream/butter). Omit all potato/bread sides.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs as binder, flour-thickened sauces, potato salad, mashed potatoes, fries. Hidden sugars in pre-made meat mixes or sauces.
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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