Rindergulasch (Keto-Friendly Beef Goulash Stew)
Hearty Beef Goulash Stew (no noodles/dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no noodles (Nudeln), potato dumplings (Knödel), or potatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory beef stew, slow-cooked with onions, paprika, and other spices. Traditionally thickened with flour and served with noodles or dumplings. For keto, ensure the sauce is not heavily flour-thickened and served without any starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck, onions, paprika, caraway seeds, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no noodles (Nudeln), potato dumplings (Knödel), or potatoes. Ask if the sauce can be made without flour or with minimal thickener.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Zum Rindergulasch bitte keine Kartoffeln, Nudeln, Knödel oder Brot. Ist die Soße mit Mehl/Stärke angedickt oder gezuckert? Ich hätte sie gerne unangedickt und zuckerfrei.
Rindergulasch: No potatoes, noodles, dumplings, or bread. Is the sauce thickened with flour/starch? Is it sugar-free? I prefer it unthickened.
Watch out for
Flour as a thickener in the sauce, noodles, dumplings, hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made broth/sauce bases.
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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