Crnogorski gulaš (Keto Modified)
Montenegrin Goulash (Beef Stew with Keto Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request without any potato, pasta, or bread sides. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty beef stew, slow-cooked with tender chunks of beef, onions, and sweet paprika for a deep, comforting flavor. The keto modification focuses on the savory meat and sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (small amount), paprika, garlic, broth, lard/oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request without any potato, pasta, or bread sides. Ask for a side of plain green salad or grilled non-starchy vegetables instead. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Crnogorski gulaš, molim, bez krompira, paste ili hleba. Uz to zelena salata ili grilovano povrće. Da li je zgusnut brašnom?
Crnogorski gulaš, please, no potatoes, pasta, or bread. A side green salad or grilled vegetables instead. Is there flour used to thicken it?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or bread. Some goulash recipes may use flour as a thickener, or add sugar to balance tomato acidity.
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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