A classic Slovak (and Czech) dish featuring succulent braised beef sirloin in a rich, creamy root vegetable sauce. The sauce is typically pureed carrots, celery root, and parsnips, finished with heavy cream. Traditionally served with dumplings and cranberries, which must be omitted.

Key ingredients

Beef sirloin, carrots, celery root, parsnips, onions, bacon or pork belly, heavy cream, mustard, lemon, bay leaf, allspice, butter, cooking oil, salt, pepper.

If you order it anyway

Crucially, ask for no dumplings and no cranberry sauce. Inquire if flour or sugar is added to the sauce, and request it be omitted if possible. The root vegetable content will contribute carbs, but can be managed in a reasonable portion.

If you order it anyway, say this (Slovak)

Prosím, bez knedle a brusnicovej omáčky. Môžete potvrdiť, či je v omáčke pridaná múka alebo cukor a vynechať ich, ak je to možné?

No knedľa or cranberry sauce, please. Can you confirm if flour or sugar is added to the sauce, and omit it if possible?

Watch out for

High quantity of root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsnips) in the pureed sauce, potential flour thickener, often sugar added to balance flavors, traditionally served with high-carb dumplings and sugary cranberries.

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.