Jautienos Guliašas (be bulvių ar miltų)
Beef Goulash (Keto, no thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour (miltų) or cornstarch is used to thicken the goulash. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lithuanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with onions, bell peppers, and paprika in a robust broth, modified to exclude potatoes or flour thickeners often used.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., chuck, stewing beef), onion, bell peppers, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, paprika, caraway seeds, sour cream (optional, for serving), butter/oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour (miltų) or cornstarch is used to thicken the goulash. Omit all potatoes, rice, or pasta typically served with it. Request minimal tomato paste or confirm no sugar added to it.
Say this to the waiter (Lithuanian)
Jautienos Guliašą prašau ruošti be miltų ar krakmolo tirštinimui. Prašau be bulvių, ryžių ar makaronų. Ar pomidorų pastoje yra cukraus? Prašau su minimaliu kiekiu arba be.
For the Jautienos Guliašas, no flour or cornstarch to thicken. Please omit all potatoes, rice, or pasta. Confirm no sugar in tomato paste, or use minimal.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch used as a thickener, potatoes or egg noodles as a side, sugar in tomato paste or to balance flavor, excessive bell peppers/onions in restaurant portions.
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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