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Low Carb Squash Stroganoff

Creamy, rich and delicious- this low carb squash stroganoff has all the flavors of a classic beef stroganoff with less fat, calories, and carbs!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 459 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash halved and de-seeded
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sea salt divided
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced skirt steak
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms diced
  • 1 package Neufchâtel cheese 8 oz
  • ½ cup fresh shredded parmesan
  • green onions or cilantro to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Rub the inside of the squash all over with oil and season with 1 tsp of the salt. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake spaghetti squash at 350 until soft, about 45 minutes.
  3. In a large pan on medium high heat, melt ghee.
  4. Add ground beef or steak slices and cook until browned, stirring often to prevent burning.
  5. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and cook until vegetables are browned. Season with the remaining 1 tsp of salt.
  6. Slowly add in a bit of beef stock, stirring the bottom of the pan to bring up any bits of caramelized onions and beef (deglaze the pan).
  7. Add the rest of the stock and cook down 2 minutes.
  8. Slowly stir in Neufchâtel cheese, allowing it to melt around the pan.
  9. Run a fork through the baked spaghetti squash to remove the "noodles" from the squash rind. Placing them pan with beef and sauce.
  10. Toss to evenly coat noodles in sauce.
  11. Remove from heat and serve- top with parmesan and cilantro or green onions.

Notes

  • To save time on a busy weeknight, pre-cook spaghetti squash. This reduces cook time by an hour!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1207mg (50%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1207mg 50%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.