Keto Goulash Recipe (low carb, gluten free, keto friendly!) (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in 1 cup of homemade Goulash? ›

Goulash, with beef, noodles or macaroni, tomato base (1 cup) contains 35.2g total carbs, 29.8g net carbs, 7.9g fat, 16.5g protein, and 275 calories.

Therefore, gluten-free flour isn't keto-friendly because of the high carbohydrate count. Keto flour typically is more nutrient dense than gluten-free flour. Many gluten-free flour mixes contain rice, potato, corn or tapioca starch that offer minimal nutrition.

Many gluten-free pastas are made from ingredients that are rich in carbohydrates, making them not very keto-friendly. There are, however, specialized low carb noodles that are also gluten-free, designed specifically for people on a ketogenic diet.

Surprisingly, the answer is no—keto is not always gluten-free. For example, soy sauce is considered to be a keto-friendly food, but it also contains gluten. And vice versa—gluten-free doesn't always equal keto.

Beef Goulash (1 cup) contains 7.2g total carbs, 6.2g net carbs, 9.4g fat, 34.2g protein, and 256 calories.

It should provide only about 3 grams of carbs in a 1/2-cup (100-gram) serving. For a nutritious snack, stir in some chopped fresh herbs, and serve it with low carb vegetables like celery, cucumber strips, or broccoli florets.

Coconut flour is very low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, making it an excellent choice for keto and low-carb baking. The high fiber content also helps in digestion, among other health benefits.

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Can I eat brown rice on keto? ›

The keto diet is a low carb, high fat dietary lifestyle that involves restricting the amount of carbs you eat. Both white and brown rice are high in carbs, so in general, rice is *not* keto. Keto-friendly alternatives to rice include vegetable options with broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and zucchini.

Of course, gluten-free foods can be low carb but not all gluten-free foods are low in carbohydrates. Gluten, a mix of proteins found in wheat grains, helps provide structure, texture, and flavor to bread, pizza dough, pasta, cereal, and other grain-based foods that may also contain high amounts of carbohydrates.

All other raw and fresh vegetables are low carb as well as gluten-free. So people can enjoy vegetables, for example, other dark-green leafy greens, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, squash, tomatoes, carrots, and many others.

Even Keto-friendly soups, sauces, stocks, processed meats, alcohol and dressings may contain gluten. So you have to watch out for those too. But in general, a clean Keto diet consists mostly of vegetables, meat, nuts, healthy fats, and eggs. It's gluten-free by design.

Non-starchy vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms (all kinds), and zucchini. Leafy greens like spinach and kale. Avocados. Nuts and natural (unsweetened) nut butters: almonds and almond butter, Brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, peanut butter, pistachios, and walnuts.

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

This Beefy American Goulash makes a little over 15 cups total, so each satisfying serving is almost 2 cups! That's a lot of comfort for just 379 calories or 8 Green, 8 Blue or 3 Purple Weight Watchers SmartPoints.

For a example, a basic recipe for American goulash made with ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, onions, and seasonings might have an approximate calorie content of around 300-400 calories per serving.