A rich and hearty stew made with tender chunks of beef or pork, slow-cooked with onions, paprika, and other spices in a flavorful broth. Traditionally served with bread or potato dumplings, but easily enjoyed without them.

Key ingredients

Beef or pork, onions, paprika, spices

If you order it anyway

Crucially request 'bez knedle' (no dumplings) or 'bez chleba' (no bread). Ask for extra sauce, or a side of plain green salad or steamed low-carb vegetables if available.

If you order it anyway, say this (Slovak)

Prosím Guláš bez knedle alebo chleba. Môžem dostať viac omáčky, prípadne zelený šalát alebo dusenú nízkosacharidovú zeleninu?

Guláš, please, without dumplings or bread. May I have extra sauce, or a side of green salad or low-carb vegetables?

Watch out for

Restaurants may use flour or starch as a thickening agent for the sauce. Onions and carrots are common ingredients that add some carbs. Hidden sugars in pre-made spice blends or 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.