Gulaš (Beef Goulash, Keto Style)
Beef Goulash (No Carbs, Rich and Savory)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no potatoes, no pasta, and no bread. About 11g 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 onions, paprika, and other spices, forming a savory sauce. Modified to be served without traditional accompaniments like potatoes, pasta, or bread, focusing solely on the tender meat and flavorful broth.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, onion, garlic, paprika, bay leaf, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, olive oil/lard, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no potatoes, no pasta, and no bread. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the goulash.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Gulaš, molim bez krompira, testenine i hleba. Da li možete da potvrdite da nije zgusnut brašnom ili skrobom?
For the Gulaš, please ensure no potatoes, pasta, or bread. Can you confirm it's thickened without any flour or starch?
Watch out for
Flour or starch used as a thickener, hidden sugars in tomato paste (though usually minimal in savory versions), carby side dishes.
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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