Rindsgulasch (ohne Beilagen)
Beef Goulash (without starchy sides)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all starchy sides such as bread, noodles, Spätzle, or potatoes. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Austrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A slow-cooked, rich beef stew made with copious amounts of onions and paprika. A staple of Austrian cuisine, typically served with bread or noodles.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck or similar cut), large amounts of onions, paprika (sweet and hot), tomato paste (small amount), beef broth, cooking fat (lard or oil), caraway seeds, garlic, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Omit all starchy sides such as bread, noodles, Spätzle, or potatoes. Confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour (authentic versions rely on slow cooking and onion breakdown).
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine stärkehaltigen Beilagen: kein Brot, keine Nudeln, Spätzle oder Kartoffeln. Ist die Soße ohne Mehl angedickt?
Please omit all starchy sides: no bread, noodles, Spätzle, or potatoes. Is the sauce thickened without flour?
Watch out for
Starchy sides (must be omitted), flour thickeners in the sauce, high onion content, small amount of tomato paste.
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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