Gluten Free Noodles for Beef Stroganoff

This 30-minute beef stroganoff is comforting, savory, and perfect for any day of the week. Plus, it's made with wholesome, real ingredients! Nobody will guess it's dairy-free and gluten-free!

Want a gluten-free beef stroganoff recipe that won't leave you missing the original? This recipe is it! In fact, this hearty and satisfying dish skips the gluten and the dairy—but your family members and guests will be none the wiser.

Try this Beef Teriyaki for another gluten-free 30-minute dinner!

Gluten-free beef stroganoff plated with steamed peas.

Many beef stroganoff recipes are made with cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, or even cream cheese. But this gluten- and dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe delivers the same richness with beef broth (or dry white wine), and a lightened-up cashew cream. (You could also save time by using coconut cream.)

While gluten-free beef stroganoff may not be considered haute cuisine, it's a classic comfort food the whole family will love. Thanks to flavorful sauce, al dente egg noodles, and tender beef, this stroganoff is a home run.

Why You'll Love this Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

Comes together in 30 minutes
Great for a chilly day
Comfort food the whole family will love
Gluten- and dairy-free

Ingredients You'll Need

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make dairy-free beef stroganoff

Here are some of the key ingredients that make this such a great recipe!

Beef: This gluten-free beef stroganoff works well with any thinly sliced steak, beef tenderloin, stew meat, or even ground beef.
Mushrooms: While any fresh mushrooms will work, I prefer sliced cremini or Baby Bella mushrooms.
Gluten-Free Flour: Gluten-free flour (like tapioca flour or rice flour) is key for creating a thicker sauce. Any brand will work!
Dry White Wine: I like to buy the small, picnic-size bottles of white wine to use in recipes. (Keep in mind—the alcohol will cook out.) If you want to skip the wine in this dairy-free beef stroganoff, you can also use more beef broth instead.
Worcestershire Sauce: Make sure to choose a brand that is gluten-free, like Lea and Perrins.

How to Make Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

Make the Cashew Cream

Cashews in a bowl, and cashews blended in a blender.

The first step to making this dairy-free beef stroganoff is to place the cashews in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover them with water, then microwave the bowl for 90 seconds to heat/soften the cashews. (This makes them easier to blend into a smooth cream.)
Let the cashews sit for 5 minutes or so to soften. (You can start cooking the beef during this time.)
Drain off the water and place the drained cashews in a small blender. Add ½ cup beef broth and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth, adding more broth if needed. Set aside.

Make the gluten- and dairy-free beef stroganoff

Beef in a large skillet, and mushrooms and onions in a large skillet.

Heat olive oil (coconut oil or avocado oil works too) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in an even layer. Season generously with salt and pepper, then let cook without moving for 3-4 minutes to get a nice sear. Stir and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
If using a lb ground beef, spread the beef into an even layer in the large pan. Then season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the beef, then cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onion and mushrooms to the now-empty pan. (Add a little more oil if needed.) Cook on medium heat until the onions are softened and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Mushrooms, onions, and flour in a skillet. Beef broth being added to the skillet.

Make the gluten-free beef stroganoff sauce by sprinkling the gluten-free flour mixture over the onions and mushrooms. Stir for a minute or so to get rid of the raw flour flavor. Increase the heat and add the wine, stirring until smooth and scraping up the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine is slightly reduced.
Slowly add the beef broth, followed by the Worcestershire sauce. Whisk and stir until smooth. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Beef being added to the skillet. Cream sauce being added to the skillet.

Stir in the beef and cashew cream, then heat through.
Add the parsley and season to taste with salt/pepper.
Serve the gluten- and dairy-free beef stroganoff over gluten-free egg noodles, rice, cassava flour pasta, or even cauliflower mash or cauliflower rice (for a low carb option). Enjoy!

Tips for Dairy-Free Beef Stroganoff

Be sure to soak the cashews before blending! This helps soften them so they will blend up nice and smooth for dairy-free beef stroganoff.
Add a little bit of lemon juice to recreate the zing you get from regular sour cream.
I was originally skeptical about using cashew cream to replace dairy, but trust me—you won't even notice the difference in this dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe!
If you can eat dairy, you can definitely use regular sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. However, keep in mind that it will no longer be a dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe!

close up image of beef stroganoff in pan

Recipe FAQs

Does beef stroganoff contain gluten?

Yes, traditional beef stroganoff recipes contain gluten. This version is thickened with gluten-free flour instead of traditional flour to make it gluten-free.

What is beef stroganoff sauce made of?

Beef stroganoff sauce is made from beef broth that is thickened with flour or corn starch. I created gluten- and dairy-free beef stroganoff by using gluten-free flour as a thickening agent and cashew cream in the sauce.

Is beef stroganoff German or Russian?

Beef stroganoff is a Russian dish that was named after Count Alexander Grigorievich Stroganoff, who lived during the late 19th century. Today, the dish is popular in America and many other countries!

What to Serve with Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

I like to serve my gluten-free beef stroganoff over Jovial gluten-free egg noodles or rice. I serve the stroganoff with steamed peas, green beens, or a side salad. It's comfort food at its finest!

Gluten-Free Stroganoff Storage/Freezing Instructions

To Store: This dairy-free beef stroganoff can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.

To Freeze: If you'd like to prepare the meal in advance, you can make the dairy-free beef stroganoff, let it cool, and store in an airtight container or gallon-size freezer bag. When you're ready to eat it, cook in the slow cooker or Instant pot pressure cooker. Make rice or noodles on the day of.

Beef stroganoff plated with steamed peas

More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

Beef Stir-Fry with Shredded Vegetables
Best Chicken Fajita Marinade
Easy Glazed Pineapple Salmon
Dairy-Free Chicken Rice Casserole (Gluten-Free)
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Sweet Corn Soup
Salad Nicoise Dressing
Butternut Squash Leek Soup

I hope you enjoy this comforting, easy recipe as much as we do! If you make this family favorite gluten-free and dairy-free beef stroganoff, be sure to leave me a comment/rating below. I'd love to hear from you!

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▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1-1.5 lbs thinly-sliced flank steak, or ground beef
▢ salt and pepper
▢ 1 small or ½ a large white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
▢ 8 oz thinly sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 1 ½ tablespoons gluten-free flour
▢ ½ cup dry white wine, or ½ cup more beef broth
▢ 1 ½-2 cups beef broth
▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Cashew Cream:

▢ ½ cup raw cashews + ½ cup beef broth, (or ½ cup sour cream)
▢ 2 teaspoons lemon juice
▢ optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Make the Cashew Cream:

Place the cashews in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave for 90 seconds to heat/soften the cashews. (This makes them easier to blend into a smooth cream.)
Let the cashews sit for 5 minutes or so to soften. (You can start cooking the beef during this time.)
Drain off the water and place the drained cashews in a small blended. Add ½ cup beef broth and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth, adding more broth if needed. Set aside.

Make the Stroganoff:

Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef in an even layer, season generously with salt and pepper and let cook without moving for 3-4 minutes to get a nice sear. Stir and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.Transfer to a plate.
If using ground beef, spread the beef into an even layer then season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the beef and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onion and mushrooms, and a little more oil if needed to the now empty pan. Cook on medium heat until softened and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle the gluten-free flour over the onion/mushroom mixture and stir to cook for a minute or so to get rid of the raw flour flavor. Increase the heat and add the wine, stirring until smooth and scraping up the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine is slightly reduced.
Slowly add the beef broth followed by the Worcestershire sauce, whisking/stirring until smooth and let simmer for 5 minutes or so. Stir in the beef and cashew cream and heat through. Add the parsley and season to taste with salt/pepper.
Serve over gluten-free egg noodles or rice. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Be sure to soak the cashews before blending! This helps soften them so they will blend up nice and smooth for dairy-free beef stroganoff.
Add a little bit of lemon juice to recreate the zing you get from regular sour cream.
I was originally skeptical about using cashew cream to replace dairy, but trust me—you won't even notice the difference in this dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe!
If you can eat dairy, you can definitely use regular sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. However, keep in mind that it will no longer be a dairy-free beef stroganoff recipe!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 449 kcal

This post was originally published in March 2016. It was updated with new photos in February 2022.

image for pinterest of beef stroganoff over egg noodles served with peas

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Source: https://meaningfuleats.com/30-minute-beef-stroganoff-dairy-free-gluten-free/

Gluten Free Noodles for Beef Stroganoff

Why You'll Love this Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients You'll Need