Gulaš (Keto)
Montenegrin Beef Goulash (No Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request the goulash without traditional sides such as potatoes, pasta, or bread. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Montenegrin food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and robust beef stew, slow-cooked with a generous amount of onions, paprika, and other spices in a deeply savory broth. This flavorful dish is perfect for a keto diet when served without traditional carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck or stewing beef, large quantities of onion, paprika (sweet and hot), garlic, small amount of tomato paste, beef broth, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the goulash without traditional sides such as potatoes, pasta, or bread. Confirm that no flour is used to thicken the stew (though authentic Montenegrin goulash often thickens naturally from onions).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Za Crnogorski gulaš, molim potvrdite da nema brašna ili skroba. Služite bez krompira, testenine ili hleba, eventualno sa kuvanim niskougljenim povrćem.
For the Crnogorski gulaš, please confirm no flour or starch thickener is used. Serve without potatoes, pasta, or bread, maybe with steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners, potatoes, pasta, or bread served as sides. High amounts of onions and tomato paste contribute to carbs.
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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