Sauerbraten mit Keto-Soße und Wirsinggemüse
Marinated Pot Roast with Keto Gravy and Braised Savoy Cabbage
Yes, with a tweak: eSSENTIAL: Request gravy without flour/starch thickeners and without ginger snaps or other sugary additions (traditionally used to sweeten and thicken). About 13g 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 marinated for days in vinegar and spices, then slow-cooked until tender. The keto version features a modified gravy (no flour/sugar) and is paired with braised savoy cabbage instead of potato dumplings.
Key ingredients
Beef (rump or bottom round), red wine vinegar, red wine, carrots, celery, onions, juniper berries, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, butter/oil, savoy cabbage.
How to make it keto
ESSENTIAL: Request gravy without flour/starch thickeners and without ginger snaps or other sugary additions (traditionally used to sweeten and thicken). Request no potato dumplings (Knödel) or potatoes. Ask for braised savoy cabbage (Wirsinggemüse) or another low-carb vegetable.
Watch out for
Gravy thickened with flour/starch and sweetened with sugar or ginger snaps, potato dumplings, sugar in braised 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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