Beef Stroganoff with Zoodles
Tender beef and mushrooms in a creamy sour-cream sauce served over zucchini noodles. A keto stroganoff that trades egg noodles for zoodles without losing the comfort.
Creamy stroganoff, zoodle base
Beef stroganoff is all about the sauce: a tangy, savory blend of sour cream, mushrooms, and beef drippings. Traditionally it is ladled over egg noodles, but zucchini noodles soak it up just as well while keeping the carbs low.
Thicken the sauce with a pinch of xanthan gum instead of flour and you preserve the classic silky texture. Keep the beef tender by cooking it quick and hot.
- Sear the beef in batches for browning
- Do not boil the sauce once the sour cream is in
- Salt the zoodles lightly and pat dry

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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided (net carbs โ)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (net carbs โ)
- 1 small onion, diced (net carbs โ)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs โ)
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth (net carbs โ)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (net carbs โ)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (net carbs โ)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (net carbs โ)
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized (net carbs โ)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (net carbs โ)
Instructions
- 1Season the sliced sirloin with the salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
- 2Add another tablespoon of butter and cook the mushrooms and onion for 6 to 7 minutes until softened and browned.
- 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the beef broth and Dijon and bring to a simmer.
- 4Whisk in the xanthan gum and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream, then return the beef to the pan and warm through without boiling.
- 6In a separate pan, saute the zucchini noodles in the remaining butter for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
- 7Serve the stroganoff over the zoodles and finish with parsley.
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Recipe FAQ
How do I keep zoodles from getting soggy?
Cook them briefly over high heat and do not overdo it; they should be just tender. Salting and patting them dry beforehand draws out excess water so the dish does not turn watery.
Can I use ground beef instead?
Yes. Ground beef makes a quick, budget-friendly version. Brown it fully, then build the same mushroom and sour cream sauce around it for a stroganoff-style skillet.
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