Tatar Wołowy
Beef Steak Tartare
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request 'bez pieczywa' (without bread or toast), which is a standard accompaniment. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Finely minced raw beef (typically sirloin or tenderloin), traditionally served with a raw egg yolk, finely chopped pickled cucumbers, onions, and sometimes mushrooms.
Key ingredients
Raw beef (e.g., sirloin), raw egg yolk, finely chopped onion, pickled cucumber, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, (optional: capers, plain mustard).
How to make it keto
MUST request 'bez pieczywa' (without bread or toast), which is a standard accompaniment. Ensure pickled components (cucumbers, mushrooms) are sugar-free or very low-sugar, and any mustard provided is plain (e.g., Dijon-style, not honey mustard).
Say this to the waiter (Polish)
Tatar Wołowy proszę bez pieczywa. Proszę upewnić się, że dodatki marynowane nie zawierają cukru, a musztarda jest zwykła.
Tatar Wołowy, please serve without bread. Confirm pickled items are sugar-free and mustard is plain, not sweetened.
Watch out for
Toast or bread is a major carb risk, always served by default. Hidden sugars can be found in commercial pickles, mustards, or other condiments.
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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