Crnogorski Gulaš (Keto Montenegrin Goulash)
Keto Montenegrin Beef Goulash (no potatoes/noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, noodles, or other starchy 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 Montenegrin beef goulash featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a deeply flavored sauce with onions, garlic, and sweet paprika. For the keto version, traditional starchy sides like potatoes or noodles are omitted.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck or similar stewing cut), onions, garlic, sweet paprika, small amount of tomato paste, beef broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, noodles, or other starchy sides. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew. Ensure tomato paste is used sparingly.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Crnogorski Gulaš, molim vas bez krompira, testenine ili skrobnih priloga. Bez brašna ili skroba za zgušnjavanje, a paradajz pastu koristite štedljivo.
Crnogorski Gulaš, no potatoes, noodles, or starchy sides. No flour/starch to thicken, use tomato paste sparingly.
Watch out for
Potatoes/noodles as sides, flour/starch thickeners in the sauce, excessive tomato paste or added sugars.
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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