Pásztorhús Zöldségekkel (Tarhonya Nélkül, Keto)
Shepherd's Meat Stew with Vegetables (Tarhonya-Free, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no tarhonya (egg barley) is served with or in the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Hungarian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and rustic Hungarian meat stew, typically featuring pork or beef with smoked bacon, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and paprika. Modified to be served without the traditional egg barley (tarhonya) and with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Pork or beef, smoked bacon, onions, garlic, paprika, bell peppers, tomatoes (sugar-free), cooking oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no tarhonya (egg barley) is served with or in the stew. Request additional non-starchy vegetables such as bell peppers or green beans instead of potatoes or root vegetables (like carrots or parsnips).
Say this to the waiter (Hungarian)
Pásztorhús Zöldségekkel: Tarhonya nélkül kérem. Plusz nem keményítőtartalmú zöldséget kérek (pl. paprika, zöldbab), krumpli vagy gyökérzöldségek helyett.
Pásztorhús Zöldségekkel: No tarhonya. I need extra non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers or green beans, not potatoes or root vegetables.
Watch out for
High-carb root vegetables, sugar in tomato products, excessive onions, hidden starches.
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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