Wildgulasch (Keto-Friendly)
Venison Stew with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request the goulash sauce to be made without flour/starch thickeners, root vegetables (like carrots or potatoes, which are sometimes included), or any added sugar… About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty stew made with tender venison, slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with onions, paprika, and other spices. The keto version focuses on the succulent meat and a modified, low-carb sauce, served with appropriate sides.
Key ingredients
Venison (deer meat), onions, beef broth, paprika, caraway seeds, juniper berries, red wine (most carbs cook out), bay leaves, cooking fat.
How to make it keto
Request the goulash sauce to be made without flour/starch thickeners, root vegetables (like carrots or potatoes, which are sometimes included), or any added sugar (especially common in tomato paste). Ask for it to be served with a side of steamed green beans, broccoli, or sauerkraut instead of pasta, spaetzle, or potato dumplings.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Wildgulasch. Ist die Soße ohne Mehl, Stärke, Wurzelgemüse und Zucker? Dazu bitte grüne Bohnen, Brokkoli oder Sauerkraut statt Nudeln, Spätzle oder Knödel.
Wildgulasch. Sauce: no flour, starch, root vegetables, or added sugar. Serve with green beans, broccoli, or sauerkraut, not pasta/spaetzle/Knödel.
Watch out for
Traditional goulash sauce is often thickened with flour and can contain high-carb vegetables (carrots, potatoes) or added sugar (e.g., in tomato paste). It is typically served with pasta, bread, or dumplings.
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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