Hovädzie s chrenovou omáčkou
Beef with Horseradish Cream Sauce (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no dumplings (knedľa) or potatoes. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Slovak dishes.
What it is
Tender boiled or roasted beef served with a pungent, creamy horseradish sauce. This is a classic Slovak dish that can be easily made keto by focusing on the meat and sauce and omitting traditional carb sides.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., brisket or shoulder), heavy cream, fresh horseradish, butter, beef broth, salt, pepper, (optional: vinegar/lemon juice).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no dumplings (knedľa) or potatoes. Verify that the horseradish sauce is made with heavy cream and contains no flour or starch thickeners, nor added sugar. Ask for a simple side salad or steamed green vegetables if available.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Hovädzie s chrenovou omáčkou prosím bez knedle. Je omáčka zahustená smotanou, nie múkou? Poprosím extra omáčku a k tomu parenú zeleninu alebo zeleninový šalát.
Hovädzie s chrenovou omáčkou without dumplings. Is the sauce thickened with cream, not flour? Extra sauce, please, and a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Watch out for
Flour or starch used to thicken the sauce, hidden sugar in the sauce, and the ubiquitous dumplings or potatoes as sides.
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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