Goulash Triestino (Senza Patate o Polenta)
Trieste-Style Beef Goulash (without Potatoes or Polenta)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or other starch is used to thicken the sauce. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and hearty beef stew, characteristic of the Trieste region (influenced by Austro-Hungarian cuisine), featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth, typically seasoned with paprika and onions.
Key ingredients
Beef (stew cuts), large amounts of onions, paprika, red wine, beef broth, olive oil, bay leaves, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no flour or other starch is used to thicken the sauce. Request the dish served without potatoes, polenta, or bread. Ask for a side of steamed or sautéed low-carb vegetables instead.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Goulash, mi conferma che la salsa non contiene farina o amido? Senza patate, polenta o pane, per favore. E al posto, un contorno di verdure a foglia verde?
Per il Goulash, mi conferma che la salsa non contiene farina o amido? Senza patate, polenta o pane, per favore. E al posto, un contorno di verdure a foglia verde?
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener, substantial quantities of onions (contributing higher carbs), and traditional high-carb side dishes like polenta or potatoes.
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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