Sauerbraten mit grünen Bohnen (Keto-Modifiziert)
Marinated Beef Pot Roast with Low-Carb Vegetables (no dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY no potato dumplings (Knödel) or spaetzle. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic German pot roast, made from beef (often top round or chuck) marinated for days in a vinegar-based brine, then slow-cooked until fork-tender. Served with a rich, savory gravy and green beans.
Key ingredients
Beef, red wine vinegar, red wine, onions, bay leaf, juniper berries, cloves, peppercorns, beef broth, butter, salt, pepper, green beans.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY no potato dumplings (Knödel) or spaetzle. Request gravy be prepared without flour/starch or added sugar (or served on the side, sparingly). Request low-carb vegetables like green beans or asparagus instead of traditional high-carb sides (e.g., red cabbage, potatoes).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Knödel oder Spätzle. Sauce ohne Mehl/Stärke oder Zucker, oder separat. Dazu bitte grüne Bohnen.
No Knödel or spaetzle, please. Gravy without flour/starch or sugar, or on the side. Low-carb vegetables like green beans.
Watch out for
Potato dumplings, spaetzle, flour/sugar in gravy, high sugar content in traditional red cabbage, small amounts of carrots in marinade.
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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