Hovädzie na Smotane (Keto Modifikované)
Beef in Cream Sauce (Keto Modified, No Root Vegetables/Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: request the sauce to be made without flour thickeners (e.g., béchamel base) and without root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsley root), which are common in the… About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender cuts of beef slow-cooked in a rich, creamy, and tangy sauce, traditionally flavored with bay leaf and allspice.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or similar), heavy cream, beef broth, onions, bay leaf, allspice, lemon juice, lard/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the sauce to be made without flour thickeners (e.g., béchamel base) and without root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsley root), which are common in the original Czech/Slovak version (Svíčková). Explicitly omit bread dumplings ('knedľa'). Ask for a side of steamed green vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, spinach) or a simple side salad.
Watch out for
Flour/roux in sauce, significant amounts of root vegetables in sauce, bread dumplings, hidden sugars in sauce or garnishes.
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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