Leberkäse (Ohne Semmel)
Baked Meat Loaf (Bavarian Leberkäse) without Bread Roll
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly order 'ohne Semmel' (without bread roll) and 'ohne Kartoffeln/Kartoffelsalat' (without potatoes/potato salad). About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 German dishes.
What it is
A dense, finely ground meat loaf, typically made from pork and beef, baked until golden brown on top. Served hot, often with a fried egg and mustard, but without the usual bread roll or potato salad.
Key ingredients
Pork, beef, bacon, water/ice, salt, spices (e.g., marjoram, pepper), cooking oil, optional fried egg, mustard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly order 'ohne Semmel' (without bread roll) and 'ohne Kartoffeln/Kartoffelsalat' (without potatoes/potato salad).
Watch out for
Always served with a bread roll or potato salad as standard (must be omitted). Generally low risk for hidden carbs within the meatloaf itself, but some recipes might include minimal fillers or sugars.
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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