Gulaš (Keto, Bez Brašna i Testenine/Krompira)
Keto Serbian Beef Goulash (No Thickeners or Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Serbian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked stew featuring tender chunks of beef, generous amounts of onions, garlic, and sweet paprika. Keto modification ensures no flour or other thickeners are used, and it's served without traditional pasta or potatoes.
Key ingredients
Beef (chuck or similar stewing cut), onions, garlic, sweet paprika, tomato paste (small amount), lard/oil, salt, pepper, bay leaf, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Confirm no flour is used for thickening. Ensure it's served 'bez testenine' (without pasta) or 'bez krompira' (without potatoes).
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Gulaš: Molim vas potvrdite da nema brašna za zgušnjavanje. Poslužite bez testenine i bez krompira.
Gulaš: Confirm no flour is used for thickening. Please serve without pasta or potatoes.
Watch out for
Flour for thickening is common. Tomato paste contains carbs, but in a small amount it's manageable. Onions contribute significant carbs in large quantities. Hidden sugar in pre-made tomato paste.
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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