Sviečková na smotane (Keto-Friendly)
Braised Sirloin in Cream Sauce (Keto-Modified, No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: no bread dumplings (knedľa). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender braised beef sirloin in a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted root vegetables (modified to be low-carb) and heavy cream. A classic elegant dish, adapted to be keto by omitting starchy vegetables and dumplings.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin, heavy cream, onions, celery root (small amount), carrots (small amount), bay leaves, allspice, lemon, mustard, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no bread dumplings (knedľa). Request that the sauce be thickened only with cream, not flour. Ask for minimal carrots and celery root to keep carbs low, or if possible, request additional low-carb vegetables like spinach or green beans on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Sviečková bez knedle, prosím. Omáčku len so smotanou, bez múky. Mrkvu a zeler len minimálne, alebo pridajte špenát či fazuľku.
For the Sviečková, no knedľa, please. Could the sauce be thickened with cream only, no flour? Please minimize carrots and celery root, or add spinach/green beans.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with bread dumplings. Sauce often contains significant amounts of carrots, celeriac, and sometimes flour for thickening, plus a touch of sugar.
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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