Beef stroganoff, a classic dish of sautéed beef in a creamy sauce, gets a low-carb makeover in this recipe. The beef is cooked in a skillet until browned, then removed and set aside. Mushrooms, onions, and garlic are cooked in the same skillet until tender, then the beef is returned to the skillet and simmered in a sauce made with beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. The cauliflower mash is made by steaming cauliflower until tender, then mashing it with a potato masher or fork. Serve the beef stroganoff over the cauliflower mash.
Beef stroganoff is a classic dish of sautéed beef in a creamy sauce, but it's not exactly the most low-carb friendly. This recipe takes the classic flavors of beef stroganoff and lightens it up by using cauliflower mash instead of traditional mashed potatoes. The cauliflower mash is just as creamy and flavorful as mashed potatoes, but it's much lower in carbs. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover steak. If you have a steak that's been cooked to medium-rare or medium, you can slice it thin and use it in this recipe.
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
Ribeye steak, sliced
Cremini mushrooms, sliced
Onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Beef broth
Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Cauliflower, riced
Instructions
Sauté steak in a skillet until browned.
Remove steak and set aside.
Add mushrooms and onion to the skillet and cook until tender.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Return steak to the skillet and add broth, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
For the cauliflower mash: Steam cauliflower until tender.
Mash cauliflower with a potato masher or fork, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Why It Works
The beef is cooked in a skillet until browned, which gives it a nice crust and helps to develop flavor.
The mushrooms and onions are cooked until tender, which helps to release their natural sweetness.
The sauce is made with beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, which gives it a rich and flavorful taste.
The cauliflower mash is a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, and it's just as creamy and flavorful.