Zwiebelrostbraten mit Rahmwirsing
Onion Roast Beef with Creamed Savoy Cabbage (No Spätzle)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the traditional Spätzle (egg noodles) or potato sides. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty cut of roast beef (often ribeye or sirloin) pan-fried and topped with abundant caramelized onions, served with rich creamed Savoy cabbage.
Key ingredients
Beef roast (ribeye/sirloin), onions, cooking oil/butter, salt, pepper. Savoy cabbage, heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit the traditional Spätzle (egg noodles) or potato sides. Request a large portion of creamed spinach, creamed Savoy cabbage, or steamed green beans.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zwiebelrostbraten mit Rahmwirsing, bitte. Ohne Spätzle und ohne Kartoffelbeilagen. Bekomme ich stattdessen eine große Portion Rahmspinat oder grüne Bohnen?
Zwiebelrostbraten mit Rahmwirsing, please. No Spätzle or potato sides. Could I have a large portion of creamed spinach or green beans instead?
Watch out for
Caramelized onions contain natural sugars which concentrate during cooking. Ensure no flour is used to thicken any accompanying gravy. The creamed vegetables should be made without starch thickeners.
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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