Sviečková na smotane (Keto Modifed)
Marinated Beef Sirloin in Cream Sauce (Keto Modified, No Dumplings)
No, skip this one: about 19g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender beef sirloin, marinated and slow-cooked, served with a rich, velvety cream sauce often flavored with root vegetables (carrots, celery root, parsley root) and spices. Traditionally served with bread dumplings and sometimes cranberries.
Key ingredients
Beef sirloin, heavy cream, broth, root vegetables (carrots, celery root, parsley root – minimal for keto), onions, bay leaves, allspice, lemon, cooking oil.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no bread dumplings. Ask for a side salad or non-starchy vegetables (e.g., green beans, cauliflower mash). Confirm the sauce does not contain flour-based thickeners and is low in added sugar. Ask to omit cranberries if they are served in the sauce or as a garnish.
If you order it anyway, say this (Slovak)
Sviečková prosím bez knedle. Môžem si dať šalát alebo inú nízkosacharidovú zeleninu? Potvrďte, že omáčka je bez múky a s nízkym obsahom cukru. A prosím, bez brusníc.
For the Sviečková, please no bread dumplings. Can I have a side salad or non-starchy vegetables? Confirm the sauce is flour-free and low sugar. Please omit cranberries.
Watch out for
Bread dumplings, root vegetables in sauce (carrots, celery root can add up), flour-based thickeners, added sugar in the sauce, cranberries/jam often served as an accompaniment.
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.