Rindsbäggli geschmort
Braised Beef Cheeks with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure sauce is not thickened with flour/starch, omit traditional carby sides (potatoes, polenta, noodles), ask for extra keto vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Swiss food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender beef cheeks slowly braised until fork-tender in a rich, flavorful sauce (typically red wine or dark beer-based, clarified to be low-carb). Served with seasonal low-carb vegetables, omitting traditional potato or polenta sides.
Key ingredients
Beef cheeks, red wine, beef broth, mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery - in sauce, ensure minimal), garlic, bay leaves, thyme, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, seasonal low-carb vegetables.
How to make it keto
Ensure sauce is not thickened with flour/starch, omit traditional carby sides (potatoes, polenta, noodles), ask for extra keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Die Sauce der Rindsbäggli bitte ohne Mehl oder Stärke gebunden. Keine Kartoffeln, Polenta oder Nudeln als Beilage. Dafür gerne extra Keto-Gemüse.
Please ensure the sauce for the Rindsbäggli is not thickened with flour or starch. No potatoes, polenta, or noodles. I'd like extra keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour/starch in sauce thickeners, carrots/onions/celery in braising liquid (usually minimal net carbs once reduced), potential sugar in commercial broth.
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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