Rouladen
Beef Roulades with Bacon, Pickles, and Low-Carb Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato dumplings (Knödel), noodles (Spätzle), or boiled potatoes. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Thin slices of beef, rolled around a filling of bacon, pickled gherkins, onions, and mustard, then braised until tender in a rich, savory gravy. Served without the typical potato dumplings or noodles, focusing on the succulent beef and a side of green vegetables or a small portion of unsweetened red cabbage.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, bacon, gherkins (pickles), onions, mustard (sugar-free), beef broth, red wine (optional), olive oil/butter, salt, pepper. Side of green vegetables (e.g., green beans, broccoli) or unsweetened red cabbage.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potato dumplings (Knödel), noodles (Spätzle), or boiled potatoes. Inquire about the gravy; ask if it's flour-thickened and if a natural reduction is possible. If red cabbage is served, confirm it's prepared with minimal or no sugar; otherwise, opt for plain green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Rouladen bitte, ohne Knödel, Spätzle oder Salzkartoffeln. Ist die Soße mit Mehl angedickt? Wäre eine natürliche Reduktion möglich? Ist der Rotkohl zuckerarm, oder gibt es grünes Gemüse?
Rouladen, please, no Knödel, Spätzle, or boiled potatoes. Is the gravy flour-thickened? Can I have it naturally reduced? Is the red cabbage low-sugar, or can I have green vegetables?
Watch out for
Flour-thickened gravy; traditional starchy sides; red cabbage often prepared with significant sugar; onions in filling add minor carbs.
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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