Rinderroulade mit Speck und Gewürzgurke
Beef Roulade with Bacon and Pickles (no dumplings/potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no dumplings (Knödel), boiled potatoes, or spaetzle. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of beef, typically filled with bacon, pickled gherkins, onions, and mustard, then rolled up and slow-braised until tender in a rich, savory gravy. Traditionally served with starchy sides like potato dumplings (Knödel) or boiled potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, bacon, dill pickles (gherkins), onion, mustard, beef broth, red wine (optional), cooking oil/fat, salt, pepper, various spices (e.g., thyme, bay leaf).
How to make it keto
Strictly no dumplings (Knödel), boiled potatoes, or spaetzle. Inquire about the gravy to ensure it's not heavily flour-thickened; ideally, it should be a natural reduction.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte die Rinderroulade-Soße ohne Bindemittel und Zucker, und ohne kohlenhydratreiche Beilagen.
Please serve the Rinderroulade sauce without thickeners or added sugar, and omit all carb sides.
Watch out for
Gravy (flour thickeners, potential hidden sugar), traditional starchy side dishes.
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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