Name: Crockpot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Russian-American
Ingredients: ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional thickener); 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 cup full-fat sour cream; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp salt; 16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, cubed; Fresh parsley for garnish

Indulge in Crockpot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff, a creamy, comforting classic with tender beef, rich mushroom sauce, and silky sour cream—minus the carbs. This keto-friendly slow-cooker dinner is pure comfort food at under 5g net carbs per serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff gives you everything you adore about the traditional dish—juicy beef strips, earthy mushrooms, and that iconic tangy cream sauce—but completely keto-compliant and insanely easy. The slow cooker does all the work, turning inexpensive beef into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness while you go about your day. No noodles needed: serve over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower for a dinner that feels decadent yet keeps you in ketosis. It’s the ultimate cozy keto comfort food.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Sear Beef First → Locks in flavor and improves texture.
Use Full-Fat Everything → Keto is high-fat; embrace it!
Add Sour Cream Last → Prevents curdling; stir in off-heat.
Xanthan Gum Trick → Tiny amount thickens sauce perfectly.
Slice Against Grain → Ensures tender beef strips.
Mushrooms Release Water → Sauté first or expect thinner sauce.

Yield: 6 Servings

Crockpot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff

Creamy, tender keto beef stroganoff made effortlessly in the crockpot.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp xanthan gum (optional thickener)
1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, cubed
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Sear Beef → Brown beef strips in butter 2 minutes per side; work in batches.
Sauté Veggies → In same pan, cook onion, mushrooms, garlic until golden.
Layer Crockpot → Place beef at bottom, top with mushroom mixture.
Add Liquids → Pour broth, Worcestershire, mustard; season.
Dot Cream Cheese → Scatter cubes evenly.
Slow Cook → Low 6 hours or high 3 hours until beef is tender.
Thicken (optional) → Sprinkle xanthan gum; stir well.
Finish Creamy → Turn off heat; stir in sour cream until silky.
Taste & Adjust → Add salt/pepper if needed.
Serve → Over zoodles or cauliflower rice; garnish with parsley.

Notes

Sear beef for deeper flavor—worth the extra pan.
Add sour cream off-heat to prevent curdling.
Xanthan gum is optional but transforms the sauce.
Leftovers thicken beautifully—add broth when reheating.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 781Total Fat 58gSaturated Fat 27gUnsaturated Fat 31gCholesterol 217mgSodium 811mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 56g

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