Gulash
Beef Stew with Peppers and Onions (No Starchy Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, noodles, or bread as sides. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Kazakhstani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Though originating from Hungary, Gulash is a very popular and common dish in Kazakhstan. It is a rich, slow-cooked beef stew seasoned with paprika, onions, and bell peppers. It is modified for keto by ensuring no starchy sides like potatoes, noodles, or bread are served.
Key ingredients
Beef stew meat, onion, bell peppers, tomato paste (minimal), paprika, garlic, cooking oil/fat, beef broth, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, noodles, or bread as sides. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste or stew base.
Say this to the waiter (Kazakh)
Гулашқа картоп, кеспе немесе нанды гарнир ретінде бермеңізші. Томат пастасы мен тағам негізінде қант жоқтығын растаңыз.
For Gulash, no potatoes, noodles, or bread as sides. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste or stew base.
Watch out for
Potatoes, noodles, bread (as sides), hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made sauces.
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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