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A stainless steel skillet filled with creamy paleo beef stroganoff, featuring sliced beef, mushrooms, onions, and a garnish of chopped parsley. A small bowl of fresh parsley and a gray cloth sit beside the skillet.
Servings: 3 servings

Paleo Beef Stroganoff Recipe

4.60 from 44 votes
Dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe that is paleo, keto, whole30 and healthy! Serve it over cauliflower rice, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, mashed potatoes, or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced
  • 3/4 to 1 lb beef sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1 (15-oz) can coconut milk cream only
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp tapioca flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Slice the steak thinly and sprinkle with sea salt and paprika.
  • Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.  Transfer the onion to a bowl and set aside. Place the skillet back on the burner. 
  • Place the slices of beef on the hot skillet in a single layer and sear until golden-brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Use tongs to flip the slices and sear another 30 seconds. Transfer seared meat to a bowl and set aside (note: You’ll likely need to sear the meat in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet).
  • Wipe out skillet with a paper towel, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, and place back on the burner. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the beef broth to de-glaze the skillet and bring to a full boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until liquid has reduced slightly.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet - onion, beef, coconut cream, lemon juice, mustard, and tapioca flour. Stir well to combine and bring to a full but gentle boil. Cook until sauce has thickened to desired texture, about 5-8 minutes. Taste the stroganoff for flavor and add sea salt and/or more mustard or lemon juice to taste.
  • Serve beef stroganoff with steamed white rice, gluten-free pasta, zucchini noodles, or side dish of choice with chopped parsley.

Notes

Recipe updated 10/25/2025

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 3, Calories: 592kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 45g, Fat: 44g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, keto, low-carb, paleo, whole30
Author: Julia