Sauerbraten mit Keto-Gemüse
Sauerbraten with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: omit potato dumplings. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional German pot roast, typically marinated for days in vinegar and spices, then slow-cooked until tender. Served here with a rich, savory gravy and low-carb vegetables instead of traditional potato dumplings and sweetened red cabbage.
Key ingredients
Marinated beef roast (e.g., top round), beef broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, onions, carrots (small amount for flavor), bacon (for gravy base), heavy cream (for gravy), xanthan gum (as thickener, or flour used in restaurant gravy), butter, broccoli, green beans.
How to make it keto
Omit potato dumplings. Request unsweetened red cabbage or substitute with green beans, broccoli, or asparagus. Gravy should ideally be thickened without flour/starch; if not, understand it contains minimal carbs.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Kartoffelknödel. Ungesüßten Rotkohl, oder alternativ grüne Bohnen, Brokkoli oder Spargel. Die Soße idealerweise ohne Mehl/Stärke.
No potato dumplings, please. I'd like unsweetened red cabbage, or green beans/broccoli/asparagus. Ideally, gravy thickened without flour/starch.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in gravy (less common for Sauerbraten but possible), flour/starch in gravy, high-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., carrots, potatoes). Sweetened red cabbage.
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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