How Can Beef Stroganoff Be Low Carb? Simple.

With fall right around the corner, you may be ready to start making your favorite soups, stews and other comfort foods.   I hate mushrooms but the best part about designing your own recipes is making it your own way.  Beef Stroganoff is one of my all time favorite comfort foods and I think you’ll enjoy the recipe as much as we do!

If you’ve been a subscriber of mine for a while you know I believe eating carbs is ok so long as they’re ‘good carbs’ AND that you’re not eating a lot of fat at the same time.   The same is true in reverse:  eating fat is ok (think good fats as in avocado, banana, red meats on occasion) so long as you’re not combining it with high amounts of carbs at the same time (like bread or starchy carbs like potatoes).  Also, make sure to eat protein at every meal so you’re not hungry again an hour later!

With all that in mind and a couple of key alternatives, take this recipe and try it out!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ pounds choice premium stewing meat, tenderized and cut into 2 x 1 cubes
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 box Dreamfields low carb rotini pasta
• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup finely chopped Spanish onion
• 3 ounce small white mushrooms (if you like that sort of thing!)
• ¼ cup dry red wine (cabernet sauvignon)
• 1 cup beef broth (not low sodium)
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Directions:

1. Turn crock pot to high setting.  Add meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper and splash the meat with a little wine and a little beef broth and set the rest aside.  Cook meat for 3-4 hours stirring occasionally, the last 2 hours turn temperature down to low.
2. During the last 20 minutes of cooking, start preparing in a pot the low carb rotini pasta.
3. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add garlic.
4. Add butter and onions to skillet and cook 3 minutes, until softened.
5. Add mushrooms. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushroom liquid evaporates.
6. Add the rest of the wine; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the rest of the beef broth and cook 10 minutes, until mushrooms are coated with a thick sauce. Stir in sour cream and mustard. Add mixture to meat and accumulated juices.
7. By now, pasta should be done.  Drain and add as much pasta as you want or keep it separated and serve as much as you would like of each per serving.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

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