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Keto Beef Stroganoff Soup

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 29 September 2023★★★★☆4.1 (285 ratings)
  • Ready in 1h
  • 9.4 g net carbs
  • 523 kcal
  • Serves 6
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Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)

It was my dad's 65th birthday last week and I decided to share a recipe that he loves. As the name suggests, it's adapted from a traditional Russian stew that is commonly served with pasta that can easily be replaced with zucchini noodles - you can add some if you like. It's meant to be eaten as a main dish. If you plan to have it as a starter, use half a serving.

Optionally, you can use a thickener: 1 tbsp ground chia seeds (+ 0.1 g net carbs per serving) or arrowroot powder (+ 1.2 g net carbs per serving) mixed in 1/4 cup water or use cream & egg yolk mixture like I did in my Pork & Kohlrabi Stew.

Step-by-step

  1. Place the steaks in the freezer in a single layer for 30-45 minutes. This will make it easy to slice the steaks into thin strips. Meanwhile, clean and slice the mushrooms. When the steaks are ready, use a sharp knife and slice them as thin as you can. Season with some salt and pepper.

    Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)

  2. Grease a large heavy bottom pan with half of the ghee. Once hot, add the beef slices in a single layer - do not overcrowd the pan. Quickly fry over a medium-high heat until browned from all sides. Remove the slices from the pan and place in a bowl. Set aside for later. Repeat for the remaining slices.

    Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)

  3. Grease the pan with the remaining ghee. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the pan and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 more minutes while stirring occasionally.

    Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)

  4. Add Dijon mustard, paprika, and pour in the bone broth. Add lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the browned beef slices and sour cream. Take off the heat.

    Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)

  5. If using a thickener, add to the pot and stir well. Finally, add freshly chopped parsley. Eat hot with a slice of toasted Keto Bread or let it cool down and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Enjoy!

    Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)Beef Stroganoff Soup (low-carb, keto, primal)
Keto Beef Stroganoff Soup

Recipe

Keto Beef Stroganoff Soup

★★★★☆4.1 (285 ratings)

It was my dad's 65th birthday last week and I decided to share a recipe that he loves. As the name suggests ...

Hands on
20m
Overall
1h
Servings
6
9.4 g
Net carbs
35.1 g
Protein
38.1 g
Fat
523
kcal
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Ingredients makes 6 servings

Instructions

  1. Place the steaks in the freezer in a single layer for 30-45 minutes. This will make it easy to slice the steaks into thin strips. Meanwhile, clean and slice the mushrooms. When the steaks are ready, use a sharp knife and slice them as thin as you can. Season with some salt and pepper.

  2. Grease a large heavy bottom pan with half of the ghee. Once hot, add the beef slices in a single layer - do not overcrowd the pan. Quickly fry over a medium-high heat until browned from all sides. Remove the slices from the pan and place in a bowl. Set aside for later. Repeat for the remaining slices.

  3. Grease the pan with the remaining ghee. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the pan and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 more minutes while stirring occasionally.

  4. Add Dijon mustard, paprika, and pour in the bone broth. Add lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the browned beef slices and sour cream. Take off the heat.

  5. If using a thickener, add to the pot and stir well. Finally, add freshly chopped parsley. Eat hot with a slice of toasted Keto Bread or let it cool down and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 7%Protein 27%Fat 66% of calories

Net carbs
9.4 g
Total carbs
10.8 g
Fiber
1.4 g
Sugars
4.8 g
Protein
35.1 g
Fat
38.1 g
Saturated fat
18.4 g
Calories
523 kcal
Sodium
783 mg · 34% RDA
Magnesium
152 mg · 38% RDA
Potassium
1,398 mg · 69.9% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per servingNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Beef, rump steak (sirloin), raw0 g27.6 g14.8 g252
Mushrooms (brown), fresh3.7 g2.5 g0.1 g22
Ghee0 g0 g9.2 g83
Garlic, fresh0.3 g0.1 g0 g1
Onion, white, fresh1.4 g0.2 g0 g7
Beef bone broth, beef stock0.4 g3 g2.5 g33
Paprika, spices0.1 g0.1 g0.1 g2
Dijon mustard0.1 g0.1 g0.3 g4
Lemon juice, fresh0.5 g0 g0 g2
Cream, sour2.7 g1.4 g11.1 g114
Parsley, fresh (spices)0.1 g0.1 g0 g1
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt0 g0 g0 g0
Pepper, black, spices0.1 g0 g0 g0
Total9.4 g35.1 g38.1 g523
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Egg free
  • Nut free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Coconut free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free
  • Recipe can be made dairy-free or coconut-free.

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Add a side and it's a complete meal.

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  1. Mike

    How many servings for this recipe?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Mike, this makes 6 servings (see Ingredients).

  2. Jennifer

    Made this and used 1 1/2 cups of cashew cream instead of sour cream/ heavy cream. Thickened up sooo well.
    Tastes delicious!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Jennifer, that sounds delicious!

  3. New Keto fan

    Incredibly delicious! We loved this recipe so much.
    I didn't want to change the recipe other than adding about two cups of cabbage.
    I added it close to the end so it was slightly al dente.
    It made a great substitution for the traditional pasta in stroganoff.
    I was lazy though and just threw it all in the crock pot for a couple of hours. ;)

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you for your kind words! That's actually a great substitution for pasta 😊

  4. Jo Staton

    Can I freeze this once it’s cooked?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      I haven't tried freezing it and I think the cream may separate but you could give it a go. In any case it would still taste ok but the texture may not remain smooth.

  5. Donna NORMAN

    Steak here in Canada is so expensive, can I use stewing beef instead?

    1. Martina @ KetoDiet

      You could use less expansive steaks like flank or skirt and cut them really thinly against the grain. I hope this helps!

  6. Mari

    I would like to try adding the zucchini noodles. How would you suggest going about that?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Mari, you can add them for the last 2-5 minutes of the cooking process, depending on how you prefer them - "al dente" or soft.

  7. alex chach

    What is the calorie intake per serving size? what is the serving size?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Alex, "calories" are listed as kcal. I didn't measure/weigh the serving size but I'd say it's 2 cups per serving (it also depends on the level of evaporation). I hope this helps!

  8. Nicole

    Thanks for this recipe. It's wonderful!

  9. Lindsay

    I just made this soup with some left over BBQ steak. It is so good! I also subbed dill pickle juice in place of the lemon juice. Great recipe! Thank you.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Lindsay!

  10. Deborah Hopper

    I love stroganoff, I haven't had any in years, it looks delish even without the noodles, Thanks!!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you! I hope you like it! 😊

      1. Shay

        When you say 1.76 pounds of steak, is that per steak or total pounds of steak?

        1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

          Hi Shay, that is the total amount of meat used so that will be 2-4 steaks depending on the size.

  11. Rebekah

    To make this as a stew & not a soup, how much do I reduce the stock by - would 1-2 cups work ok?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Yes, I'd say that 3 cups should be enough for a stew (instead of 5 cups)

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