Healthier Beef Stroganoff (2024)

This healthy beef stroganoff recipe is a lightened-up take on a classic comfort food. Made with ground beef and greek yogurt, it has all the savory flavor you love and is a breeze to whip up. Serve it over noodles or mashed potatoes for a family-friendly dinner no one can resist!

Healthy Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is one of my all-time favorite cold-weather comfort foods. Warm, hearty, and full of flavor, it’s the best way to fill your belly and warm up from the inside out. However, traditional recipes are pretty high in saturated fat and can be a little difficult to eat when made with sirloin steak strips.

So, I decided to put my own healthier spin on things with this gluten free beef stroganoff recipe! It has all the cozy flavors you love. However, it’s made with ground beef and greek yogurt instead of steak strips and sour cream.

As a result, it cooks a lot more quickly, is lower in fat, higher in protein, and pairs perfectly with cooked noodles. I’ve tested this version more times than I can count, and I can confidently say I’ve nailed this recipe. You won’t even notice it’s a little healthier than the original!

Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

• Aromatics - Yellow onion and garlic cloves create a savory, slightly sweet base for the flavor of the dish.
• Beef - I prefer a leaner variety, but any beef you have available will taste great.
• Mushrooms - White or baby bella work best. Make sure to wash them well and slice them into small pieces.
• Broth - I prefer to use beef broth to enhance the flavor of the meat, but any type will work.Use reduced-sodium to decrease the amount of salt in the dish.
• Dijon mustard - This adds a nice tang that pairs well with the savory flavors.
• Coconut aminos - This adds depth to the dish along with an umami taste. Worcestershire sauce will work, too.
• Arrowroot starch - This helps thicken the stroganoff sauce.
• Greek yogurt - Used in place of sour cream, this replicates the creamy consistency we want with less fat and more protein. For the best results, use plain, full-fat varieties.

What is the Best Meat for Stroganoff?

The most common types of meat used for beef stroganoff recipes are tender, juicy cuts such as boneless ribeye, boneless sirloin, sirloin steak tips, and beef tenderloin.

While those options are delicious, I find them a little difficult to eat. Especially when you pair them with pasta since you really need a knife to cut them up. So, I used ground beef instead, and the result was so much better! You get bits of beef in every bite, and it’s a lot easier to make!

How to Make Beef Stroganoff without Sour Cream

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Sauté. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, and the diced onion, and cook until soft. Then, add the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant.

Step 2: Brown the beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet, and cook, breaking it into pieces until is browned.

Step 3: Soften the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Stir to combine, and cook until they soften.

Step 4: Create the stroganoff sauce. While the mushrooms cook, combine the broth, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and a few spoonfuls of the broth mixture. Stir well to dissolve, and pour the liquid back into the bowl with the remaining sauce.

Step 5: Simmer. Pour the broth into the skillet, and gently stir to distribute. Allow the mixture to simmer until the broth thickens slightly.

Step 6: Add the remaining ingredients. Stir the Greek yogurt into the skillet. Then, allow the mixture to cook until it has thickened to your desired consistency. Serve warm topped with chopped parsley!

What to Eat with Beef Stroganoff

I love to serve this healthy beef stroganoff recipe over a bed of gluten free brown rice noodles or pasta. However, it’s also great with mashed potatoes or roasted spaghetti squash for a low carb option.

If you want to add more nutrients to your meal, try adding a vegetable side dish like air fried cauliflower, caramelized brussels sprouts, or honey glazed carrots and parsnips, too.

Storing & Reheating

Store the noodles and beef stroganoff in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, warm up a serving of the noodles and beef in the microwave in 20-second increments until warm.

You can also freeze the beef mixture (not the noodles) in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw the mixture in the refrigerator overnight. Then, warm it up on the stove or in the microwave, and serve it over fresh pasta.

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