Comfort food doesn't get any better than this Keto Beef Stroganoff. It is a filling dish on its own and is great served over mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, zoodles, or cabbage noodles. Hearty recipes like this one are the most requested meals in our home - and I think you will agree that this one-pot meal is a keeper.
If you love hearty meals, it doesn't get much better than this Low Carb Beef Stroganoff!
Beef Stroganoff is something that most of us grew up eating, and something is comforting about returning to meals from childhood.
This is a one-pot keto-friendly dish that is perfect for meal prep, and I think you will agree that the mushroom, beef, and sour cream combo is a winner.
Ingredients
- Butter or Ghee: Adds a rich, creamy texture. Use ghee for a lactose-free option.
- Sirloin Steak: Provides tender, flavorful meat. Substitute with beef stew meat for a more economical choice.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and depth of flavor; watch the amount you use because the carbs do add up.
- White Mushrooms: You can use any type of mushroom you choose.
- Minced Garlic: Use fresh or frozen for best flavor. Jarred can be used in a pinch.
- Dried Thyme: Enhances the dish with a subtle, herbal note.
- Sea Salt: Kosher salt could be used if you prefer.
- Fresh Ground Pepper: Adds a touch of heat and complexity.
- Beef Broth: Forms the base of the sauce, adding depth and richness.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure you use full-fat.
- Coconut Aminos: Adds a slightly sweet, umami flavor. If you aren't strict keto, gluten-free tamari or soy sauce are great alternatives.
- Dijon Mustard: Provides a sharp, tangy bite that elevates the overall flavor.
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream.
Variations for Keto Stroganoff
- Add in 1 tablespoon of cooking sherry.
- For a richer dish, add ⅓ cup heavy cream when you add the broth
- Add ½ teaspoon lemon juice when you add the sour cream for a bright pop of flavor.
- I think that the sauce is thick enough, but if you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add in ¼ to ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum. I recommend you thicken the sauce by adding ¼ teaspoon at a time because it is very easy to overdo it with xanthan gum.
- If you are using a tougher cut of meat and would like it to be more tender, feel free to simmer it longer.
What To Serve With Low Carb Stroganoff
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- Mashed Cauliflower
- Shirataki Pasta is a low carb non-GMO noodle alternative that many people love. They are made from the fiber from the konjac plant root that has been mixed with water.
- Palmini Low Carb Pasta is a fun alternative that I first learned about on Shark Tank. It is made from hearts of palm. I don't think anything mimics egg noodles or any type of pasta exactly, but this is one of the closest substitutes I have found.
- Zucchini Noodles
- Cabbage Noodles
- Spaghetti Squash
How to Store Beef Stroganoff with Sour Cream
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days.
Can you freeze beef stroganoff?
Yes, this recipe can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. Because it is a cream-based sauce, you can expect some separation, but it is still delicious.
Reheating
I recommend reheating on the stove-top over medium-low heat until it is heated through.
FAQs
Is Beef Stroganoff Keto?
Most recipes use flour as thickeners and are severed over pasta. Therefore they are not appropriate for a low carb diet. This recipe is perfect for keto!
What cut of meat is best for Low Carb Beef Stroganoff?
The choice is mostly a matter of personal preference. I like to use sirloin steak, but flank steak and stew meat are also good options. Any cut will do - this recipe isn't fussy. You can even substitute ground beef if you like. (If you want to go that route, check out my recipe for Keto Meatball Stroganoff.)
How to Make Keto Beef Stroganoff
First, heat butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Remove from the pan.
Next, add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion has softened.
Reduce heat to medium, and add broth, cream cheese, coconut aminos, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until thickened. Whisk well to help the cream cheese melt.
Return the beef to the pan, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or mashed cauliflower.
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Keto Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 2 pounds sirloin steak cut into cubes (you can also use beef stew meat)
- ½ diced onion
- 6 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 6 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Heat butter or ghee to medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper.
- Add the meat to the pan, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Remove from the pan and allow to rest.
- Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add broth, cream cheese, coconut aminos, and Dijon mustard and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until thickened. Whisk as needed to help the cream cheese melt.
- Return the beef to the pan, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
Notes
- Add in 1 tablespoon of cooking sherry.
- For a richer dish, add â…“ cup heavy cream when you add the broth
- Add ½ teaspoon lemon juice when you add the sour cream for a bright pop of flavor.
- Add 2 tablespoons coconut aminos.
- I think that the sauce is thick enough as is, but if you prefer a thicker sauce you can add in ¼ to ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum. I recommend adding ¼ teaspoon at a time, because it is very easy to over-do it with xanthan gum.
Elizabeth
This is best stroganoff recipe I’ve come across, standard or low carb. It’s delicious and smells fantastic.
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
Jean M Graham
Delicious! Easy to make. I used london broil simmered with onions, garlic and 1/2 c broth till tender. Kept the rest of recipe exact, with sherry and heavy cream addition. YUM
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Marcia
Eight (8) servings are a lot for a single person and this recipe sounds so good!
Will this freeze? I'd like to make it for several meals into the future?
Wendy Polisi
Yes! I froze this the first time I made it because I tested so many recipes that day and it held beautifully.
Johanna
Made this last night. Delicious! Served over cauliflower rice. Will definitely make again. Thanks!
Wendy Polisi
So glad you enjoyed it!
Yvonne Van der Westhuizen
What can I use instead of Coconut Aminos?
Wendy Polisi
Bragg's Liquid Aminos would be a keto-friendly option. If you eat soy, Tamari is another option. If you do soy and gluten, Soy Sauce is an alternative.
Carl
My partner said at least 3x how great this stroganoff was while eating it another great meal you created there! We had it with celeriac fries. I added some xanthan gum to thicken the sauce as it didn’t go thicker by itself.
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Kerry Scott
Could you do this in the Insta Pot or Slow Cooker? I feel like the meat would be pretty tough with such a quick cook time?
kazy
Hi There
I've noticed in some, not all, of the low carb or keto versions of beef stroganoff, they have a non stroganoff ingredient of cream cheese. What dairy is the cream cheese substituting for? The usual creamy ingredients used in stroganoff in addition to the sour cream is heavy cream, whipping cream or creme fraiche, even half and half, all practically no carbs at all. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
Wendy Polisi
The cream cheese acts as a thickener. Traditional Beef Stroganoff typically has flour.
Rhonda K
Delicious! Husband loved it. Made half the recipe with 1 pound of grass fed stew meat. The sauce thickened up just fine. Wish I had put in a little bit of sherry. Next time. 🙂 Hubbie said wow...all of your keto meals are so good. I believe it's the expanded use of herbs and spices in low carb recipes. Thank you...This winter I'll be digging into more of those "Comfort Food Recipes" . Chicken Parm is next.
Wendy Polisi
YAY! I am so glad you all liked it and I am glad you are enjoying everything else too.
Karen
This recipe is over the top delicious! I used leftover shredded pot roast. Yum!
Wendy Polisi
Glad that you enjoyed it. I love the idea of using leftover pot roast. I am going to try that.
Gina
This was amazing. Thank you! I served it over mashed white cheddar cauliflower and I was very satisfied. Well done!
Wendy Polisi
Yay! Happy that you liked it.
Diana
I’ve tried many Beef Stroganoff recipes but this one is by far the best! I also added around a tbsp of Worcestershire and some sherry. Absolutely delicious
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Love the additions.
Matt
Man... this really hit the spot. I added additional fresh parsley, 16 oz mushrooms (we love mushrooms), all 8 oz cream cheese and some Worcestershire Sauce. Served it over Palmini, and it was great! So happy to find a low carb stroganoff that tastes as good as the full carb version!
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad that you enjoyed it! We love it with palmini noodles.
Elizabeth G Melillo
I was amazed at how delicious this was. I avoid starches, since they make me very hungry, but had never imagined cream cheese in a beef stroganoff recipe - it was excellent. I did add a few more spices (tarragon, Colman's mustard, some dried shallots, and Worcestershire sauce), put in a bit more sherry, and served it over spinach.
Wendy Polisi
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Karen W
The taste was delicious. I had to add a small amount of guar gum to thicken it up and I also like Worcestershire sauce better than coconut aminos. It actually had 1 less carb and 5 less calories plus it wasn't on the sweet side like the coconut aminos. I used thin sliced cabbage for the noodles for mine.
My husband and son loved it and so did I. Will be making it again! Thanks!!