A rich, slow-cooked beef stew, deeply flavored with paprika, onions, and caraway. Traditionally served with dumplings or potatoes, the keto version focuses on the tender meat and savory sauce, served with a keto-friendly side like grilled vegetables.

Key ingredients

Beef chuck/shoulder, onions, lard/oil, paprika (sweet and hot), caraway seeds, garlic, tomato paste (minimal), beef broth, salt, pepper.

If you order it anyway

Crucially, ask to ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the goulash sauce. Request no potatoes, bread, or traditional Slovak dumplings (knedľa). Ask for a side of grilled vegetables or a simple green salad with oil and vinegar.

Watch out for

Flour/roux (as thickener), potatoes (common addition), traditional dumplings (knedľa), bread side, some commercial tomato pastes may contain added sugar.

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.