Sviečková na smotane (Bez Knedle)
Braised Beef Sirloin in Cream Sauce (Keto, No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'bez knedle' (without dumplings) and 'bez brusníc/džemu' (without cranberries/jam). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic dish of slow-braised beef sirloin in a rich, creamy sauce made with root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsley root), bay leaves, and heavy cream. Traditionally served with lemon, cranberries/jam, and bread dumplings, all of which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin, root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsley root), onions, heavy cream, bacon/lard, bay leaves, allspice, black pepper, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'bez knedle' (without dumplings) and 'bez brusníc/džemu' (without cranberries/jam). Be aware of the carb content from the pureed root vegetables in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Prosím, bez knedle. Môžete potvrdiť, že omáčka nemá pridaný cukor a minimálne alebo žiadne zahustenie múkou/škrobom?
No knedľa, please. Can you confirm the sauce has no added sugar and minimal or no flour/starch thickeners?
Watch out for
Bread dumplings (omit), cranberry/jam garnish (omit), significant amount of root vegetables (carrots, celery, parsley root) pureed into the sauce, potential flour thickeners.
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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