Best Lean Beef Stroganoff Recipes

LEAN BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Place beef in freezer to make it easier to slice.
• Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain, butter, and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, take beef out of freezer and cut steak lengthwise in half.
• Then, with knife held in slanting position almost parallel to the cutting surface, slice each half across width into 1/8-inch thick slices.
• Thickly slice the mushrooms and coarsely chop onion.
• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat, cook the meat, stirring quickly and constantly, until browned, about 2 minutes; remove to plate or bowl (it may be necessary to brown the beef in two batches).
• In same skillet over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook mushrooms and onion until tender.
• In a cup, mix flour with ½ cup water; stir into mushroom mixture with beef broth, Worcestershire, salt and sugar.
• Over high heat, heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture thickens slightly.
• Return beef to skillet; heat through.
• Spoon noodles onto a large platter.
• Spoon beef mixture over noodles.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Pass light sour cream to spoon over each serving.

SKINNY BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add egg noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes.
• At the same time, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute ground beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in the skillet until meat is browned and onion and mushrooms are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess fat and liquid.
• Meanwhile, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and beef broth in a small bowl. Stir into beef mixture and let simmer, about 10 minutes.
• Plate noodles and top with sauce or mix noodles into the sauce and serve.