Keto Sauerbraten (Flour-Free, Low Sugar Marinade)
Keto Marinated Beef Pot Roast (Flour-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauce is thickened without flour, starch, or gingerbread; inquire about sugar content in the marinade and sauce and request the lowest sugar option; omit… About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A German classic featuring slow-cooked marinated beef pot roast, known for its tangy, savory flavor. Prepared with a flour-free sauce and careful consideration of sugar in the marinade.
Key ingredients
Beef roast, red wine vinegar, red wine (optional), water, onions, carrots (small amount), celery, spices (bay leaves, peppercorns, cloves), cooking fat, herbs. Sauce thickened without flour.
How to make it keto
Confirm the sauce is thickened without flour, starch, or gingerbread; inquire about sugar content in the marinade and sauce and request the lowest sugar option; omit potato dumplings or noodles; serve with extra braising liquid and a side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Beim Keto Sauerbraten bitte bestätigen, dass die Sauce mehl-, stärke- und lebkuchenfrei sowie zuckerarm ist. Ohne Knödel oder Nudeln. Gerne extra Sauce und einen Beilagensalat oder Gemüse.
For the Keto Sauerbraten, please confirm the sauce is flour/starch/gingerbread-free and low sugar. No potato dumplings or noodles. Extra braising liquid and a side salad or non-starchy veg.
Watch out for
Significant sugar in traditional marinade and sauce; flour or starch thickeners; gingerbread (Lebkuchen) commonly used in sauce; traditional 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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