Gulasch
German Beef Goulash (No Noodles/Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to confirm the Gulasch sauce is not heavily flour-thickened, or scrape off excess sauce if necessary. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty German stew, usually made with beef, onions, and paprika. While often less spicy than its Hungarian counterpart, it can be rich in flavor. Traditionally thickened with flour and served with noodles or potato dumplings.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, onions, paprika, garlic, tomato paste (can be sugary), beef broth, often flour as a thickener, cooking oil/fat.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to confirm the Gulasch sauce is not heavily flour-thickened, or scrape off excess sauce if necessary. Omit any noodles (Nudeln) or potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel). Focus on the meat and broth, perhaps asking for a side of plain green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Ist die Gulasch-Sauce ohne viel Mehl angedickt? Bitte keine Nudeln oder Kartoffelknödel. Wenn möglich, grünes Gemüse dazu.
Is the Gulasch sauce not heavily flour-thickened? No noodles or potato dumplings. Plain green vegetables, if possible.
Watch out for
Flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, hidden sugars in tomato paste or other ingredients in the sauce, traditional noodle/dumpling sides.
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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