Keto Königsberger Klopse (No Breadcrumbs)
Keto Meatballs in Caper Cream Sauce with Cauliflower Rice
Yes, with a tweak: the meatballs must be prepared without breadcrumbs (confirm with the kitchen, 'ohne Semmelbrösel'). About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Traditional East Prussian meatballs, typically made with ground veal or beef and often breadcrumbs, gently poached and served in a creamy white sauce flavored with capers and lemon.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/veal, egg, onions, capers, heavy cream, lemon juice, butter, beef broth, bay leaf, allspice, salt, pepper. Requested side: cauliflower rice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, the meatballs must be prepared without breadcrumbs (confirm with the kitchen, 'ohne Semmelbrösel'). The white sauce needs to be confirmed as flour-free or starch-free; ask for it thickened only with cream reduction if possible. Omit potato sides and request a side like cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in meatballs, flour/starch thickeners in cream sauce, potato 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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