This recipe was given to us by our friend April S. Fields, author of the fabulous book 101 Low-Carb & Sugar-free Dessert Recipes. For some of April's informative low carb articles, check out the related links below.

Blend flour and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cook over low heat in heavy medium saucepan until mixture bubbles and is smooth. Gradually whisk in beef stock. Cook until mixture begins to thicken. Boil for 2 minutes, add sour cream, tomato paste, garlic and onion. Stir to Blend, turn off heat and set aside.

brown beef in remaining butter. Transfer to a Pyrex bake dish and spoon the sauce completely over the beef. Top with grated cheese. bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown. Garnish with (see below). Add butter Dumplings for those in maintenance.

Deep Fried Spinach
Heat olive oil in small deep fat fryer. Drop handful of Spinach into hot oil until it is crispy. Remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. Use to Garnish Stroganoff or other casseroles. Less than 1 net carb per serving.

Total carbs: 18
Per serving: 3