Гювече с телешко и гъби (без картофи)
Beef and Mushroom Clay Pot Stew (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring tender beef pieces, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (gyuveche) with savory spices. Modified to exclude high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), olive oil, butter, salt, black pepper, savory, paprika.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Гювечето, моля без картофи, ориз или други нишестени зеленчуци. Моля потвърдете, че сосът не е сгъстен с брашно.
For the Гювече, no potatoes, rice, or other starchy vegetables, please. Please confirm no flour is used to thicken the sauce.
Watch out for
Potatoes or rice as common additions, flour used as a thickener, excessive amounts of tomatoes/onions.
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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