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Roast Beef with Braised Onions and Keto Jus
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no Spätzle (egg noodles), potatoes, or other starchy sides. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tender slice of roast beef (often sirloin), pan-fried, topped generously with sweet, deeply braised onions. The accompanying sauce is a natural beef jus, prepared without flour or other thickeners, making it a rich, savory keto-friendly option.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin, onions, beef broth, red wine (optional, low carb), cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no Spätzle (egg noodles), potatoes, or other starchy sides. Confirm the sauce is a natural jus and not thickened with flour or starch, and no sugar added to the onions during braising.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Spätzle, Kartoffeln oder andere stärkehaltige Beilagen. Ist die Soße ein ungebundener Jus? Sind die Zwiebeln ohne Zucker geschmort?
No Spätzle, potatoes, or starchy sides. Is the sauce a natural jus, not thickened? Were onions braised without added sugar?
Watch out for
Flour/starch in jus, sugar added to onions, starchy sides (Spätzle).
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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