Gulaș de Vită (Fără Cartofi sau Găluște)
Beef Goulash (No Potatoes or Dumplings)
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful and hearty beef stew, rich with paprika, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, slow-cooked until the meat is tender. Modified to be served without the typical high-carb sides like potatoes or dumplings.
Key ingredients
Beef (stewing cuts), onions, bell peppers, tomatoes (paste/chopped), paprika (sweet/hot), olive oil/lard, beef broth, garlic, caraway seeds, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request 'fără cartofi sau găluște' (without potatoes or dumplings). Confirm no flour or other starch is used to thicken the stew. Ask for a side of green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables instead.
If you order it anyway, say this (Romanian)
La Gulaș de Vită, vă rog fără cartofi sau găluște. Confirmați că nu e îngroșat cu făină sau alt amidon. Ca garnitură, salată verde sau legume la abur.
For the Gulaș de Vită, please no potatoes or dumplings. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken. Side with green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Potatoes or dumplings as side dishes, flour used as a thickener, excessive amounts of root vegetables (carrots).
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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