Zwiebelrostbraten (Schwäbischer Rostbraten mit Röstzwiebeln, Keto-Sauce)
Swabian Roast Beef with Crispy Onions and Keto Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request no Spätzle or potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A succulent pan-seared roast beef steak (often sirloin or ribeye) topped with a generous pile of crispy fried onions and a rich, keto-friendly gravy (without flour).
Key ingredients
Beef roast/steak, onions, butter/oil, beef broth, red wine (optional), herbs, spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no Spätzle or potatoes. Request gravy without flour/starch (ohne Mehl/Stärke). Ensure onions are fried in plain oil/butter and are not pre-breaded or sugared.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Den Zwiebelrostbraten bitte ohne Spätzle oder Kartoffeln. Die Sauce ohne Mehl/Stärke. Sind die Röstzwiebeln pur in Öl/Butter gebraten, nicht paniert oder gezuckert?
No Spätzle or potatoes with the Zwiebelrostbraten. Gravy without flour/starch, please. Are the fried onions in plain oil/butter, not breaded or sugared?
Watch out for
Flour/starch in gravy; sugar in onion preparation; high-carb side dishes.
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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