Špikana Govedina (Brez Krompirja/Polente)
Larded Braised Beef with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Traditional slow-braised beef, often from cuts like round or sirloin, larded with strips of bacon or pancetta for tenderness and enhanced flavor. Cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs, then served with braised low-carb vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, or green beans instead of starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., round, sirloin), pancetta/bacon, onions, carrots (small amount for flavor base), celery, garlic, beef broth, red wine (trace carbs), bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, cooking oil/butter, keto vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans, cauliflower).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. Ensure no potatoes, polenta, or bread dumplings are served. Confirm keto-friendly vegetables for the side dish.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Pri Špikani Govedini prosim brez moke ali škroba v omaki. Brez krompirja, polente ali kruhovih cmokov. Potrdite keto-prijazno zelenjavo za prilogo.
For the Špikana Govedina, no flour or starch for the sauce. No potatoes, polenta, or bread dumplings. Please confirm keto-friendly vegetables for the side.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/starch in the braising sauce, higher carb vegetables (like carrots) used in significant quantities in the braising liquid, restaurant may use sugar in braising liquid, high-carb vegetables as sides if not specified.
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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