A Healthier Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff
Using lean top round beef, plain low-fat yogurt, and very little added salt makes this a heart-healthy dish.

1 lb lean beef (top round)

2 T vegetable oil

3/4 T onion, finely chopped

1 lb. mushrooms, sliced

1/4 t salt & pepper to taske

1/4 t nutmeg

1/2 t dried basil

1/4 c white wine

1 c plain yogurt

Serve over cooked pasta or change it up with some cooked spaghetti squash for extra nutrition and texture.

 

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick skillet. Saute’ onion for 2 minutes.
2. Add beef and saute’ for additional 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly.
Remove from pan and keep hot.
3. Add remaining oil to pan; saute’ mushrooms.
4. Add beef and onions to pan with seasonings.
5. Add wine and yogurt; gently stir in. Heat, but do not boil.
6. Serve with macaroni.
Note: If thickening is desired, use 2 teaspoons cornstarch; calories are the same as flour, but cornstarch has double thickening power. These calories are not figured into the nutrients per serving.

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image placeholder Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 6 oz
Each serving provides:
Calories: 499
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 6 oz
Each serving provides:
Calories: 499
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated fat: 3 g

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