Description
This healthy beef stroganoff is a lightened-up version of the classic dish, made with lean beef, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and whole wheat pasta. It’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor while being lower in fat and higher in protein. A perfect comfort meal without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stroganoff:
- 1 lb lean beef (sirloin or eye of round), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or cashew cream for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
For Serving:
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta (or zucchini noodles for low-carb)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced beef and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pan, add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
Make the Sauce:
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine Everything:
- Return the seared beef to the pan. Stir in Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, mixing until creamy.
- Cook for another 2 minutes on low heat (do not boil to avoid curdling).
Serve:
- Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and mix with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For gluten-free stroganoff, use gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice.
- For dairy-free, replace Greek yogurt with cashew cream or coconut milk.
- If using chicken instead of beef, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with pasta)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg