Zwiebelfleisch
Onion Meat (Braised Beef/Pork with Onions)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no traditional carb-heavy sides like potatoes (Kartoffeln), spaetzle, or bread. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty braised dish featuring tender pieces of beef or pork cooked slowly in a rich sauce heavily flavored with large quantities of sweet, caramelized onions. A traditional home-style dish.
Key ingredients
Beef or pork, large quantities of onions, beef broth, butter/oil, spices (salt, pepper, bay leaf). May include a touch of red wine.
How to make it keto
Ask for no traditional carb-heavy sides like potatoes (Kartoffeln), spaetzle, or bread. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour (Mehl) or starch (Stärke) and contains no added sugar. Be mindful that the large volume of onions will contribute natural sugars.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Kartoffeln, Spätzle oder Brot. Ist die Soße ohne Mehl/Stärke angedickt und ohne Zucker?
No Kartoffeln, Spätzle, or bread, please. Is the sauce thickened without flour/starch and free of added sugar?
Watch out for
High volume of onions (natural sugars that caramelize), sauce thickeners (flour, starch), traditional carb-heavy sides. A small amount of red wine may also be used.
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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