Телешко по ловджийски (Кето)
Hunter-Style Veal (Keto, without Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bulgarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust stew featuring tender veal chunks, typically slow-cooked with wild or cultivated mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and spices in a rich sauce.
Key ingredients
Veal, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, butter or oil, red wine (optional), various spices (bay leaf, black pepper, savory).
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour or starch is used for thickening. Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or other carb-heavy side dishes. Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato base.
Say this to the waiter (Bulgarian)
За Телешко по ловджийски, моля без брашно или нишесте за сгъстяване и без захар в доматения сос. Без картофи, ориз или други тежки гарнитури.
For the Телешко по ловджийски, please ensure no flour, starch, or added sugar in the tomato base. No potatoes, rice, or other carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Flour/starch for thickening, hidden sugars in tomato products, traditional service with potatoes or rice.
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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