Goveji Golaž (Brez Krompirja in Zgoščevalcev)
Beef Goulash (No Potatoes or Thickeners)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, dumplings ('štruklji'), or noodles. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Slovenian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty Slovenian beef stew, slow-cooked until the beef is fork-tender, with a deeply flavored sauce from onions, paprika, and other spices. Request without potatoes or flour/starch thickeners.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., chuck, shank), large amounts of onions, garlic, paprika (sweet/hot), caraway seeds, marjoram, bay leaf, beef broth, tomato paste, cooking oil/lard.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, dumplings ('štruklji'), or noodles. Confirm no flour or starch-based thickeners are used in the goulash. Some restaurants may add a pinch of sugar to balance tomato acidity, inquire if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Slovenian)
Goveji Golaž prosim brez krompirja, štrukljev ali testenin. Je golaž zgoščen brez moke ali škroba? Ali je dodan sladkor?
For the Goveji Golaž, no potatoes, štruklji, or noodles. Is the goulash thickened without flour or starch? Is there any added sugar?
Watch out for
Often served with potatoes, dumplings, or noodles; gravies are commonly thickened with flour; potential hidden sugars in tomato products or to balance flavors.
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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