Keto Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is classic comfort food here at Delish. It’s one of my favorite easy, cozy meals to enjoy once the weather gets cold. If you’re on the keto diet, you might have missed out on hearty weeknight dinners like this one because of dietary restrictions—not anymore! I turned the nostalgic meal into a keto-friendly dinner by eliminating the flour from the recipe, and swapping out the egg noodles for steamed cauliflower rice. It’s hearty, filling, and full of all the same rich and beefy flavors we crave in the classic.

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How To Make Keto Beef Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS

• Ground Beef: While we use skirt steak in our classic beef stroganoff recipe, I decided to use lean ground beef in this recipe for ease.
• Mushrooms: Of course, it wouldn’t be beef stroganoff without mushrooms. I’m partial to baby bella, but you can use whatever you prefer.
• Beef Stock: You can use beef stock or bone broth here—whatever you prefer or have on hand!
• Cream Cheese & Sour Cream: Adding sour cream at the end of the cooking really makes the sauce go from densely rich and full-bodied to tangy and silky while not losing those hearty flavors. In addition to the sour cream, I add cream cheese as well for an extra rich and creamy sauce. We’re not sacrificing any flavor here.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This is key for the classic beef stroganoff flavor—don't skip it.
• Dijon Mustard: A little bit of Dijon adds a tang that I can't get enough of, but if you're not a fan, add a bit and then adjust to taste.
• Cauliflower Rice: To keep things keto, I swap out the egg noodles for steamed cauliflower rice. Not feeling cauliflower rice? Feel free to eat this meal on it’s own, or serve it alongside mashed cauliflower or creamed Brussels sprouts.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Melt some butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat before adding your ground beef. Season generously with salt and pepper, then cook the beef until it’s cooked through, around 6 to 7 minutes. Once done, transfer to a plate while we make our sauce.

Add the remaining butter and mushrooms to the skillet over medium-high heat, then cook until the mushrooms are golden. Don’t forget to stir occasionally! Season the mushrooms with a bit of salt and pepper, then add your minced garlic. Cook just until fragrant, then add the broth, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire, Dijon, and paprika. Bring everything to a simmer, occasionally stirring.

Return the beef to the skillet, and give it a stir to combine everything together. Once everything is combined, serve over cauliflower rice (or your chosen side) before garnishing with parsley.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

What To Serve With Keto Beef Stroganoff

• Cauliflower Rice: Cauliflower rice is a classic keto-friendly side, and works perfectly with this creamy, saucy dish.
• Mashed Cauliflower: If you’re looking for a keto-friendly side to soak up all of the incredible sauce, then this mashed cauliflower is here for you.
• Creamed Spinach: Looking for more greens? Our creamed spinach is not only keto, but works perfectly with this dinner.

Storage

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.