Zwiebelrostbraten (Keto-style)
Swabian Roast Beef with Caramelized Onions (No Spätzle)
Yes, with a tweak: request no Spätzle, potatoes, or bread. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tender, pan-seared roast beef steak (often sirloin or ribeye) topped with a generous portion of slowly caramelized onions. The traditional Spätzle (egg noodles) or other starchy sides are omitted. Gravy should be requested without thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef steak, onions, beef broth, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no Spätzle, potatoes, or bread. Ask if onions are caramelized with sugar; if so, ask for pan-fried onions without sugar. Request gravy without flour/starch.
Watch out for
Sugar used in caramelizing onions, gravy thickened with flour/starch, traditional starchy sides.
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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