Hirschpfeffer mit Pilzen und Saisongemüse
Venison Stew with Mushrooms and Seasonal Vegetables (without traditional sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no traditional carb sides (Spätzli, Knöpfli, potatoes, chestnut purée, fruit compotes). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Swiss game stew (often served in autumn/winter), featuring tender venison slow-cooked in a rich, dark sauce with wild mushrooms, often flavored with red wine, juniper berries, and bacon. Served with low-carb seasonal vegetables instead of traditional Spätzli, Knöpfli, or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Venison, red wine, beef broth, wild mushrooms (e.g., porcini), onion, garlic, bacon, heavy cream (optional), juniper berries, spices, salt, pepper, seasonal low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Request no traditional carb sides (Spätzli, Knöpfli, potatoes, chestnut purée, fruit compotes). Ensure sauce is not thickened with flour/starch or contains added sugar (e.g., from tomato paste or fruit preserves). Ask for extra low-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Hirschpfeffer bitte keine Spätzli, Kartoffeln oder Fruchtkompott. Gerne extra Gemüse. Bitte bestätigen, dass die Sauce ohne Stärke/Mehl und Zucker ist.
For the Hirschpfeffer, no traditional carb sides, please. Extra low-carb vegetables. Confirm sauce is not thickened with flour/starch and contains no added sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in sauce, added sugar (e.g., in some tomato pastes or fruit compotes often served with game), higher-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots, parsnips).
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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