Slovenský Guláš (bez knedle)
Slovak Beef Goulash (No Dumplings)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato dumplings (knedľa). About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovak food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with onions, paprika, and caraway. Traditionally thickened with flour and served with potato dumplings, this keto-friendly version omits the thickener and dumplings, focusing on the succulent meat and flavorful sauce. Ask for no flour in the preparation.
Key ingredients
Beef, onions, paprika, caraway, garlic, beef broth, lard/cooking oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no potato dumplings (knedľa). Ensure the sauce is not thickened with flour (zahustený múkou) or any other starch, and confirm no added sugar in the broth or seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Slovak)
Poprosím guláš bez knedle. Je omáčka zahustená bez múky/škrobu a s minimom koreňovej zeleniny? Chcel by som nesladenú kapustu alebo zelený šalát.
No knedľa, please. Is the sauce thickened without flour/starch and with minimal root vegetables? I'd like unsweetened sauerkraut or a green salad.
Watch out for
Flour thickeners, hidden sugars in commercially prepared broths or sauces, high amounts of onions if not accounted for.
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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