Rouladen (ohne traditionelle Soße) mit gedünstetem Rotkohl
German Beef Rolls (without traditional sauce) with Steamed Red Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce without flour or sugar, or ask for the Rouladen plain with just its natural pan juices. About 10g 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 savory filling of bacon, pickles, onions, and mustard, then slow-braised until tender. The traditional sauce is often thickened with flour and can contain sugar.
Key ingredients
Beef (thin slices), bacon, dill pickles, onions, mustard, beef broth, red cabbage (steamed, no sugar), butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the sauce without flour or sugar, or ask for the Rouladen plain with just its natural pan juices. Omit all carb sides like potato dumplings, boiled potatoes, or Spätzle. Request steamed red cabbage (ensure no added sugar) or green beans.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bei den Rouladen (ohne traditionelle Soße) bitte die Soße ohne Mehl oder Zucker, oder nur den natürlichen Bratensaft. Keine kohlenhydratreichen Beilagen. Gedämpften Rotkohl (ohne Zucker) oder grüne Bohnen, bitte.
For the Rouladen (ohne traditionelle Soße), please serve the sauce without flour or sugar, or just with natural pan juices. No carb sides. Steamed red cabbage (no sugar) or green beans, please.
Watch out for
Flour/sugar in the sauce, sugar in red cabbage, traditional potato/dumpling/Spätzle 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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