Hovädzí Guláš (Keto Mod)
Beef Goulash (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and deeply flavored beef stew, slow-cooked with generous amounts of onions, paprika, and caraway seeds. The keto version is served without any flour thickeners or traditional starchy sides like bread or dumplings, focusing purely on the tender meat and aromatic sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef stewing meat (chuck or brisket), onions, sweet paprika, hot paprika, caraway seeds, garlic, beef broth, lard or cooking oil, bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour or starch for thickening the sauce. Ask for it to be served without bread, dumplings (knedľa), or potatoes. A side of plain braised cabbage or steamed broccoli would be an ideal keto accompaniment.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Poprosím Hovädzí Guláš bez múky či škrobu na zahustenie. Bez chleba, knedle a zemiakov. Môžem k tomu dostať dusenú kapustu alebo brokolicu na pare?
Hovädzí Guláš, please. No flour or starch to thicken sauce. No bread, knedľa, or potatoes. Can I have plain braised cabbage or steamed broccoli?
Watch out for
Flour thickeners, often served with starchy sides. High quantity of onions (though cooked down) contribute some carbs. Some pre-made goulash pastes or spice blends can contain 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.
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