A robust and savory beef stew, slow-cooked with a rich sauce made from onions, garlic, paprika, and other spices. Modified to be served with low-carb sides instead of traditional starch.

Key ingredients

Beef (chuck or shank), onions, garlic, paprika, small amount of tomato paste, bay leaf, beef broth, red wine, olive oil or lard. Keto side options include steamed non-starchy vegetables or a simple green salad.

If you order it anyway

Explicitly request no potatoes, polenta, rice, or bread. Ask for a side of steamed non-starchy vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli) or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar dressing. Inquire about flour thickeners in the sauce.

If you order it anyway, say this (Serbian)

Crnogorski Gulaš, molim. Bez krompira, palente, riže i hljeba. Može kuhano povrće (špinat/brokoli) ili zelena salata? Je li sos zgušnjen brašnom?

Watch out for

Flour thickeners in the stew sauce. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made broths. Traditional high-carb sides (potatoes, polenta, bread).

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.