Keto Sauerbraten (Braised Beef Pot Roast with Keto Gravy)
Keto Sauerbraten (Braised Beef Pot Roast with Vinegar Marinade, Keto Gravy)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit potato dumplings or any bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic German pot roast, typically beef, marinated for days in vinegar, wine, and spices, then slowly braised until fork-tender. The rich gravy is traditionally sweetened and thickened with ginger snaps or flour. A keto version requires a gravy free of these high-carb elements.
Key ingredients
Beef roast, red wine vinegar, red wine, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries. Keto gravy without high-carb thickeners/sweeteners.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit potato dumplings or any bread. Explicitly request the gravy to be made without gingerbread, molasses, flour, or other sugar/starch thickeners. Ask for a side of non-starchy vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Marinated Beef Pot Roast. Ist die Soße ohne Mehl, Lebkuchen, Rosinen oder Zucker? Dazu bitte Sauerkraut oder grünes Gemüse statt Knödel oder Spätzle.
Marinated Beef Pot Roast. Gravy: no flour, gingersnaps, raisins, or sugar. Please serve with sauerkraut or green vegetables, not Knödel/spaetzle.
Watch out for
Traditional gravy made with ginger snaps, molasses, flour, or other high-carb thickeners/sweeteners. Potato dumplings or mashed potatoes as sides. Sweetened red cabbage.
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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