Sauerbraten (Keto-Style)
Braised Marinated Beef with Keto Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request sauce without flour ('ohne Mehl') or sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic German pot roast, marinated for days in vinegar and spices, slow-cooked until incredibly tender. Served with a rich, keto-adapted gravy.
Key ingredients
Beef roast (e.g., bottom round), red wine vinegar, red wine, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries, cloves, onion, minimal carrots, beef broth, butter/cream, spices.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request sauce without flour ('ohne Mehl') or sugar. If a keto gravy is not possible, ask for the meat plain with just the unthickened braising liquid. Omit potato dumplings (Kartoffelklöße) or red cabbage (Rotkohl, which is often heavily sugared).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Beim Sauerbraten die Sauce bitte ohne Mehl und Zucker zubereiten. Keine Kartoffelklöße und kein Rotkohl.
For the Sauerbraten, please prepare the sauce without flour or sugar. No potato dumplings or red cabbage.
Watch out for
Flour and significant sugar (often from gingerbread or raisins) are commonly used in traditional Sauerbraten gravy. High-carb sides like potato dumplings or sugared red cabbage are standard.
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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