Befstroganov (Modified)
Beef Stroganoff (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO pasta, rice, or potatoes as an accompaniment. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Russian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of beef sautéed with mushrooms and onions, smothered in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce. A classic Russian dish.
Key ingredients
Beef tenderloin or sirloin, onions, mushrooms (champignons), smetana (sour cream), beef broth, butter, salt, black pepper. Minimal or no flour for thickening.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO pasta, rice, or potatoes as an accompaniment. Ask for no flour (or minimal) in the sauce. Confirm generous use of sour cream.
Say this to the waiter (Russian)
Бефстроганов: пожалуйста, без макарон, риса или картофеля. Соус без муки, или с минимумом. И подтвердите, что сметаны будет достаточно.
For Befstroganov: no pasta, rice, or potatoes. No flour in the sauce, or minimal. Please confirm generous sour cream.
Watch out for
Served with high-carb sides (pasta, rice, potatoes), flour thickener in sauce, significant amount of onions, potential hidden sugars in commercial broths.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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