Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (2024)

Jump to Recipe - Jump to Video

This Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff recipe is an allergy-friendly update to a classic dish. Easy to make, tasty, and comforting!

Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on February 12, 2013. It was transferred over to this blog - existing comments and all - on 11/24/2022

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (1)

Recently, I was craving beef Stroganoff - and was a bit horrified when Porter told me that he'd never had it made from scratch.

Yep, when you say "Stroganoff" to my husband, he would think "Hamburger Helper".

Eek!

Delicious beef stroganoff was one of those things that I cooked fairly often when I was a bit younger and living alone.

It's one of those dishes that I'd just throw together, without a lot of thought as to measurements.

It was always a favorite comfort food - a generous helping of beef and mushrooms in stroganoff sauce - a flavorful sauce (kind of like a fancy cream of mushroom soup) that’s built around the beef and mushrooms.

Several years ago, I finally made a point of actually measuring I went, so I could share this great recipe with all of you!

Oh, and yeah... I made this easy dinner recipe gluten-free, in the process!

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (2)

Ingredients

This recipe uses SUPER basic ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores.

A few notes for you, as far as substitutions and such go:

Beef Sirloin

I make this with beef sirloin - as do many traditional beef stroganoff recipes - but beef tenderloin works well also - tender beef cuts work best..

If you want to go more economical / less hassle / more kid friendly, you can substitute 2 lb ground beef for ground beef stroganoff / easy beef stroganoff.

Not into beef? You can use ground chicken or sliced boneless skinless chicken breast, if you prefer.

(That would be gluten free chicken Stroganoff - Use chicken broth if using chicken as the meat!).

When using any of these substitutions, you can just leave the meat in the pan after browning, and add the mushrooms and onions to it.

Fresh Produce

This recipe uses fresh mushrooms, onion, and garlic cloves.

For the mushrooms, I like to use crimini mushrooms / baby bella mushrooms, but button mushrooms work fine as well.

When it comes to the onions, I generally use yellow onions. White will also work.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (3)

Corn Starch

Rather than using rice flours or any kind of all purpose flour / gluten free flour mix, this recipe uses cornstarch as its thickening agent.

I don’t recommend substitution for this one - any of the flours are going to require a different quantity AND a different technique entirely. (More like a roux, than a slurry)

The Dairy

This recipe uses sour cream as the dairy component of the delicious sauce.

If you’d like, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt or dairy free sour cream, in the same amount.

Otherwise, you can skip the sour cream, and do 1 ½ cups each of the beef broth and either heavy cream, coconut cream, coconut milk, or almond milk (all unsweetened), depending on your needs.

Red Wine

Traditionally, you want to use a dry red wine for this - like a Pinor noir. I do NOT recommend using “cooking wine”, as sold in grocery stores.

Personally, I like to use a dry white wine, usually a Chardonnay. It works either way!

As far as the alcohol goes, most - if not all - of it simmers off in the cooking process.

That said, you can use the same amount of broth in place of the wine, if you’d like it completely non-alcoholic.

Olive Oil

You can use butter, coconut oil, or avocado oil - in the same amount - if you prefer.

Everything Else

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:

Beef broth
Dijon mustard
Dried Parsley
Ground Black Pepper
Salt

.... I just really don’t have anything else to add, as far as these last few ingredients go!

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (4)

How to Make Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is the pictorial walk through.

First step: Prepare your beef.

Freeze sirloin for about 10 minutes, just long enough to make it easy to slice.

Cut chilled beef into very thin slices.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (5)

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until well seared, but not necessarily cooked through.

Note: You may want to do this step in small batches, for a better sear. I’m lazy, and generally don’t.

Remove beef from the large pan, set aside.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (6)

Add onions and mushrooms to the pan, cook for about 3 minutes, until mushrooms have started to soften.

Stir in the garlic, continue to cook for another 3 minutes or so.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (7)

Add broth, garlic, and Dijon mustard to the pan, stirring well to distribute.

Return the beef back to the pan.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (8)

Whisk together corn starch and white wine until smooth.

Add corn starch mixture to the pan, along with sour cream and parsley. Turn stove down to medium heat and simmer till thickened.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (9)

Season with salt and pepper, serve immediately.

(See below for serving suggestions!)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (10)

Leftovers

Once cooled to room temperature, leftover stroganoff can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Best served reheated.

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (11)

How to Serve Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

Regular beef stroganoff is generally served over a bed of egg noodles.

When it comes to a gluten free option, you’ve got a bunch of choices.

Gluten-Free Egg Noodles are now an option! (They weren’t when I first developed this recipe).

For that matter, any gluten free pasta would work - personally, I like Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta.

Looking at less-processed options, rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, and mashed potatoes are all healthy beef stroganoff options!

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (12)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (13)

Share the Love!

Before you chow down, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you Instagram it, be sure to tag me - @BeyondFlourBlog - or post it to My Facebook Page - so I can cheer you on!

Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.

Finally, if you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and a comment!

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (14)

Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

Stroganoff was something I cooked fairly often when I was younger and living alone. This gluten-Free beef stroganoff recipe is an allergy-friendly update!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Russian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 374kcal

Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs beef sirloin
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Freeze sirloin for about 10 minutes, just long enough to make it easy to slice.

    Cut chilled beef into very thin slices.

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan, add beef and cook until well browned.

    Add onions and mushrooms to the pan, cook for about 3 minutes.

    Add broth, garlic, and Dijon mustard to the pan, stirring well to distribute.

  • Whisk together corn starch and wine until smooth.

    Add corn starch mixture to the pan, along with sour cream and parsley, simmer till thickened.

  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Serve over rice, gluten free noodles of choice, or egg noodles (if you don’t need it to be gluten free).

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 1268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg

Older Photos

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (16)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (17)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (18)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (19)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (20)

Easy Homemade Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Beyond Flour (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken beef stroganoff without cornstarch? ›

Pour flour-water mixture into saucepan with beef mixture. This will thicken very quickly! Add sour cream and stir until mixture is smooth. If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

How do you thicken beef stroganoff sauce? ›

One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch. These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

How do you thicken stroganoff with flour? ›

To use flour as a thickening agent:
  1. Use two tablespoons flour mixed with ¼ cup cold water for each cup of medium-thick sauce.
  2. Thoroughly mix in the water to prevent lumps.
  3. After stirring the combined flour and water into the sauce, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
Aug 28, 2023

How to thicken gravy without flour or cornstarch? ›

It is possible to thicken gravy without flour or cornstarch, and it's as simple as keeping it on the heat. When gravy is left to simmer or reduce, it naturally thickens, so be patient with your gravy. One downside to reducing gravy, though, is that it can become too salty.

How do you make thickener without flour or cornstarch? ›

Egg yolks, arrowroot, tomato paste or butter can thicken sauce in place of flour or cornstarch.

How to fix watery beef stroganoff? ›

Cornstarch is a reliable and widely used thickening agent, that works in sauces, gravies, and soups. Composed of a long chain of starch molecules, it has the ability to absorb water and form a gel-like consistency, giving your beef stroganoff the desired thickness without altering the way it tastes.

What is stroganoff sauce made of? ›

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

Does sour cream help thicken sauce? ›

For an add-in that both thickens and enhances flavor, turn to a versatile, dairy-forward ingredient: sour cream. Sour cream is a common add-in for thickening soups and sauces, but it can also be stirred into gravy for a touch of tang and a smooth, creamy finish.

What is a substitute for whipping cream in beef stroganoff? ›

While you can absolutely use good old fashioned milk instead of the heavy cream, I would be a bad food blogger if I didn't tell you that heavy cream really makes this ground beef stroganoff super creamy and rich. Will regular milk work? Yes. It may just be a little thinner of a consistency.

Can I use evaporated milk instead of sour cream? ›

For cooked sauces, combine 1 cup evaporated milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let the mixture stand 5 minutes to thicken. If you are looking for a lower fat option to sour cream, mix 1 can of chilled evaporated milk whipped with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Can I substitute mayonnaise for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Mayo is a great sour cream substitute. It can be used as a 1:1 replacement in both baking and dips. You'll lose some of that tang that sour cream offers, but it still does a great job at adding moisture to baked goods. Plus, it's relatively the same texture as sour cream, which makes it a great sub in dips and sauce.

What can I use instead of flour to thicken sauce? ›

7 Ways To Thicken Sauce Without Flour
  • Cornstarch. Cornstarch is likely the most common way to thicken sauces without flour. ...
  • Arrowroot or Tapioca Flour. Both of these options can be used in the same way you'd use cornstarch in a recipe. ...
  • Gelatin. ...
  • Vegetable Puree. ...
  • Cashew Cream. ...
  • Oat Flour. ...
  • Egg Yolk.
Feb 8, 2022

Is cornstarch or flour better for gravy? ›

We find that a flour-based gravy holds up better and reheats better later, which is why we tend to prefer using flour over cornstarch to make gravy unless we have a guest who is eating gluten-free.

How do you thicken a casserole without flour? ›

There are several ways to thicken a stew without using flour. By far the simplest approach is to use cornstarch. Dissolve a tablespoon or so (depending on the amount of stew—a little bit of cornstarch goes a long way) in a very small amount of cold water; then slowly stir that slurry into your stew.

What can I use instead of cornstarch to thicken? ›

5 Best Cornstarch Substitutes
  1. All-Purpose Flour. Yep, that's right — all-purpose flour is a very stable thickener. ...
  2. Arrowroot Powder. If you happen to have this starch on hand, you're in luck: It has the same thickening power as cornstarch, and it creates a beautiful, shiny sauce. ...
  3. Potato Starch. ...
  4. Rice Flour. ...
  5. Tapioca Starch.
Jun 23, 2023

How to thicken sauce without cornstarch? ›

All-purpose flour: You can thicken sauces with all-purpose wheat flour. For every tablespoon of cornstarch, use three tablespoons of flour. Combine raw flour with cold water in a small bowl to form a paste, then add it into the sauce as it's simmering.

Does sour cream act as a thickener? ›

Sour cream is commonly used as a condiment on foods, or combined with other ingredients to form a dipping sauce. It can be added to soups and sauces to help thicken and make them creamy, or in baking to help increase the moisture level over and above using milk.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Reed Wilderman

Last Updated:

Views: 5920

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (72 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Reed Wilderman

Birthday: 1992-06-14

Address: 998 Estell Village, Lake Oscarberg, SD 48713-6877

Phone: +21813267449721

Job: Technology Engineer

Hobby: Swimming, Do it yourself, Beekeeping, Lapidary, Cosplaying, Hiking, Graffiti

Introduction: My name is Reed Wilderman, I am a faithful, bright, lucky, adventurous, lively, rich, vast person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.