We both LOVED beef stroganoff before keto and we would usually serve it with homemade pasta. We now happily serve keto beef stroganoff up with some steamed vegetables, zoodles, or creamy cauliflower mash. A side of vegetables is a great way to soak up that tasty stroganoff sauce or just go straight in with a spoon!
Keto Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a Eastern European dish of sautéed diced beef with a creamy, mushroom sauce. If you have never tried this delicious dish, now is the time. The sauce alone is definitely worth it.
This was a favourite in Dan’s family when she was growing up and it was one of the dishes her Dad would make for them all and he took great pride in making it. Dan now loves to make this dish in memory of him and we wanted to find a way to make it a low carb beef stroganoff and this recipe was born!
Keto Beef Recipes
We love including beef in our regular meal plan, but eating prime cuts of steak regularly can get expensive, especially if you try to buy grass fed meat like we do. We try to use minced beef and cheaper cuts of beef when we can as they are more cost effective. Diced beef, that we use in this keto beef stroganoff recipe, is also generally a cheaper cut, so perfect if you are on a budget.
Here are some of our favourite low carb beef recipes;
Keto Dinners
Since starting our keto journey in 2016 we have realised that there is real value in having a few go to dinners, that you love and can have in your weekly or monthly meal rotation.
It makes it so much easier than trolling through millions of recipes on the internet each week to find meal options that suit you and your family.
If you are cooking for a family, we recommend finding meals that you can serve to the whole family. Even if not all the members of the family are eating low carb, find dishes where the main portion suits all the family and then add the carb side for those family members that want it.
For example, with this beef stroganoff for the low carb members have some cauliflower mash and for the non low carbers have some mash or pasta as a side.
Check out some of our favourite low carb dishes that suit the whole family below.
Tips
- Taking the beef stroganoff off the heat when you add in the sour cream will prevent the sauce from splitting. Just be careful if you are reheating leftovers, that you heat them gently to avoid the sauce separating.
- If you prefer not to include alcohol in your cooking you can leave out the brandy, it will change the overall flavour of the dish slightly though.
Serving Suggestions
- Zoodles (zucchini noodles) – This make a great substitute for the pasta and help soak up the delicious sauce
- Konjac noodles
- Creamy cauliflower mash
- Steamed vegetables
- Cauliflower rice
Equipment
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Keto Beef Stroganoff
This keto beef stroganoff is a delicious combination of slow cooked beef in a rich and creamy mushrooms sauce. We love to serve this stroganoff with the big dollop of creamy cauliflower mash for a satisfying and rich meal. This recipe is a perfect winter warmer that you will want simmering on your cook top and filling the house with a yummy aroma. Give this keto beef stroganoff recipe a go and your family will be requesting it again and again, trust us.
If you like this recipe, please give it a 5 star rating.
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Ingredients
- 500 g diced beef (1lb)
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 40 g butter
- 200 g brown mushrooms, thinly sliced (½lb)
- 3 eschallots, finely diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup brandy
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pat dry your diced beef with some paper towel
- In a bowl combine the paprika and a teaspoon of salt, add the diced beef and mix to coat the beef with the paprika and salt
- In a large frying pan or skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil on a high heat, sear the beef until browned and set aside. It is best to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
- Reduce the heat to medium high and add half the butter and the remaining olive oil. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms and cook until caramelised
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter and the eschallots and cook for 1-2 minutes or until softened
- Add the tomato paste and stir through the mixture and cook for 1 minute
- Add the brandy to the mixture, stir and bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add the beef stock and worcestershire sauce, stir and bring to a simmer
- Add the seared beef and juices and simmer for 30 – 60 minutes uncovered. Until the sauce has reduced and the beef is tender
- Remove pan from the heat and add the sour cream and stir through until fully combined and season to taste with salt and pepper
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Notes
NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED.
Nutrition Per Serve
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This is definitely five stars got around to cooking this delight last night, and it was a delight.
This is such a good recipe for when you want some comfort food. I used half an onion as I didnt have eschallots, and also left out the brandy as we didn’t have any, but it still turned out so yum and got the thumbs up from everyone. I services it with cauli mash and some steamed green beans. I even think this would work with cut up sausages if you are looking for a good way to use up leftover snags.
Another delicious recipe, thanks!
Good idea with the sausages
This is the 3rd time I’ve made this dish and it’s a winner every time. My pre keto strog was delicious but this one is even better.
Thank you so much.
Such a simple recipe pack full of flavours, so delicious.
Thank so much. Glad you enjoyed it
Such a simple dish pack full of flavours, love love love this dish.
On the keto lifestyle for a month now, you guys are my go too for recipes inspirations. Most pf your dishes are quick, simple and just absolutely delicious.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment
Yum! This recipe led me to reading about cognac and brandy… I had cognac and added that in instead of brandy 🙂
Such a rich flavour, different to any other stroganoff I’ve tried – delicious! Thank you!
Awesome – so glad you enjoyed it Cassandra!
Yum! Made this tonight and I definitely recommend it. I made a parmesan cauliflower mash to go with it. Unfortunately, this isn’t a great recipe for meal prep. I made enough for 3 days for nothing because my (non-keto) dad ate it all during dinner.
Hi Guy’s, thank God I found your YouTube channel. I have been doing keto religiously for one month and that’s all thanks to you both.
Just a quick question about this recipe, would it still taste like stroganoff without the Brandy? Or is it definitely needed? Thanks so much.
Hi Alicia – thank you so much and so glad you found us! You can leave the brandy out, it will only alter the taste slightly.
Scrumptious. I didn’t have any brandy so I used some Japanese whiskey instead (don’t tell my husband). Served over zoodles- Absolutely delicious.
Oh yum, that sounds even better.
Loved it! Did make one change. Instead of using sour cream, used cream cheese instead. More creamy.
Yum
Oh my,this is fantastic. Simple, flavoursome, hearty, family friendly. Tick, tick, tick
Thanks so much Usha