Name: Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp butter, divided; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 whole shallot, minced ((or small onion)); 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme); 4 oz mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup water, divided; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 oz brandy; 1/2 cup sour cream, full fat

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This Low Carb Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food that will bring you fond memories of childhood. Ground beef and mushrooms in a creamy sauce with thyme, smoked paprika, garlic and shallots, served over whatever low carb noodle or rice replacement you prefer. This keto friendly and gluten free version of mom’s ground beef stroganoff comes together fast and easy, but is always a family favorite.

Low Carb Beef Stroganoff on green plates

Here’s What You Need For This Low Carb Beef Stroganoff:

Unsalted butter
Ground beef, 85% lean
Shallot or onion
Smoked paprika
Garlic powder (could sub with 3-4 cloves fresh garlic)
Oregano
Fresh thyme, or dried thyme
Mushrooms
Water
Worcestershire sauce
Brandy (optional, for depth of flavor)
Sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Notes:

This recipe was inspired by my mother’s beef stroganoff recipe growing up! I think all of our mother’s had them, right?! Feel free to adjust seasonings as you see fit. We’d also be super interested to hear about any other ingredients you know are in your family recipe!

Seasoning: When you aren’t making another trip to the grocery store, just use dried spices and herbs, they will work just fine!

Brandy: An optional ingredient that will give your stroganoff a great depth of flavor. Not necessary tho.

Serve With: If you’re on a keto diet like we follow most of the time, we think cauliflower rice makes a great base, as opposed to rice. We also used to eat this dish with egg noodles, but we haven’t found or made a good low carb replacement for those yet!

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Green plate of beef stroganoff with cauliflower rice

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Let’s Make This Low Carb Beef Stroganoff!

Start by prepping your ingredients. Dice your shallot/onion, measure and set aside your seasonings, and slice your mushrooms into thin strips, then set aside.

Preheat your skillet, add in 1 tbsp of the butter and brown your beef. Season liberally with salt and pepper. When the beef is browned, remove from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add in the rest of the butter and melt, then add in your shallots and cook for a few minutes until translucent.

Next, add in your dried seasonings and fresh thyme (if you have fresh). Stir and toast for about 1 minute.

shallots, thyme and seasoning in a cast iron skillet

Add in your mushrooms, and cook for a few minutes until softened. Then, add in 1/2 of your water, then your Worcestershire sauce and brandy. Bring mixture to a boil and let it boil for about 2 minutes, to cook off the alcohol.

cast iron skillet with mushrooms in a red broth with seasonings

Next, add back in your ground beef, and the rest of the water. Basically just let this simmer on the stove for 15-20 minutes. You can simmer longer if you want, so the flavors have more time to develop and the meat gets nice and tender.

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cast iron skillet with two green plates of stroganoff

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Until Next Time,
Briana & Chamere