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Beef Stroganoff Dairy Free

Dairy-Free Beef Stroganoff

A cozy, creamy, dairy-free beef stroganoff made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, and a silky coconut-milk sauce that tastes just like classic comfort food—without any dairy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dairy-free butter or margarine
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth (or stock)
  • 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, well stirred
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 8 oz cooked pasta, rice, or egg-free noodles, for serving
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients by thinly slicing the beef sirloin into strips, slicing the onion and mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and chopping the fresh parsley. Cook the pasta, rice, or egg-free noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil and dairy-free butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the fat is hot and shimmering.
  • Add the sliced beef sirloin to the hot skillet in a single layer, season lightly with a pinch of the salt and black pepper, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, just until browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside, leaving any juices in the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, then add the sliced onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion softens and begins to turn golden at the edges.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onion. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring now and then, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become browned and tender.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown too much.
  • Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the onion and mushroom mixture. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the flour, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Slowly pour the beef broth into the skillet while stirring constantly to avoid lumps, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you go.
  • Add the canned full-fat coconut milk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, the remaining salt, and the remaining black pepper to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined and the sauce looks smooth.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  • Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices on the plate to the skillet. Stir to coat the beef in the sauce, then simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the beef is heated through and cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt or black pepper if needed.
  • To serve, spoon the dairy-free beef stroganoff over the cooked pasta, rice, or egg-free noodles. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top as a garnish.
  • Serve the dish hot, enjoying the creamy dairy-free sauce, tender beef, and savory mushrooms together while everything is warm and comforting.