Primal Beef Stroganoff page

[geostump]

I'm wanting to know if anyone here has primalized beef stroganoff? Is tomato paste even primal?

[breadsauce]

I have never put tomato paste in stroganoff - just onions, beef, caraway, paprika and sour cream stirred in.And it is delish with kidneys instead of beef....

[Owly]

I've never seen stroganoff with tomato paste, but there's no reason that a good quality tomato paste wouldn't be primal. It's essentially just cooked down, condensed tomato goodness. In fact, the variety I have in my cupboard has one ingredient: organic tomatoes.

[geostump]

I need to look at my Betty Crocker cookbook. This is the one from 1954, still one of my prized possessions that I received after mom passed. I could swear it has tomato paste in it. Now, it's been 22 years since I've made it. I need to look through this tonight and see what I can do with it. I just really have a yen for this right now and not sure why.

[Owly]

Either way, tomato paste is fine as long as it doesn't have any non-primal stuff added to it. I'd suggest going with plain and avoiding the pre-seasoned types.

[geostump]

I never buy the pre-seasoned stuff. I find that to be a waste really.

[erica057]

To primalize it, I'd reduce the sauce and add extra sour cream (so that you don't have to thicken with flour) and serve over mashed cauli instead of noodles.

[Griff]

I need to look at my Betty Crocker cookbook. This is the one from 1954, still one of my prized possessions that I received after mom passed. I could swear it has tomato paste in it. Now, it's been 22 years since I've made it. I need to look through this tonight and see what I can do with it. I just really have a yen for this right now and not sure why.

Um... stroganoff has never had tomato paste in it. But then again, we're talking about Betty Crocker. I wouldn't trust that source.

Primal Stroganoff (as long as you eat dairy), per person:

8 oz. ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut in strips
4 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 TB butter
Nutmeg and black pepper to taste

Melt butter in skillet. Fry beef, onion, and mushrooms in skillet over medium-high heat. When beef is mostly browned and onions and mushrooms have wilted, season with nutmeg and pepper. Add white wine/sherry; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes. Add sour cream and heavy cream to beef and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Serves 1-2.

Nutrition facts:
Calories: 523
Fat: 43g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 113mg
Carbs: 9g
Sugars: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 23g

[geostump]

Thanks Griff. That's pretty much what I remember. Thinking about making that for lunch tomorrow.

[Primal April]

The recipe I have calls for sour cream and tomato paste as well (only like 1 Tablespoon of tomato paste though). I think it gives it a good tangy taste...I also add a lot of dill. Pretty darn good...I serve it over roasted butternut squash. Yum!