Healthy Recipes: entrees - Beef Strogonoff

BEEF STROGANOFF

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

1 lb lean beef (top round)

2 tsp vegetable oil

3/4 Tbsp   finely chopped onion

1 lb sliced mushrooms

1/4 tsp salt

to taste pepper

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/4 C white wine

1 C plain low-fat yogurt

6 C cooked macaroni, cooked in unsalted water

Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes.

Add beef and saute for additional 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly. Remove from pan and keep hot.

Add remaining oil to pan; saute mushrooms.

Add beef and onions to pan with seasonings.

Add wine, yogurt; gently stir in. Heat, but do not boil.

Serve with macaroni.

Note: If thickening is desired, use 2 teaspoons cornstarch; calories are the same as flour, but it has double thickening power. These calories are not figured into the nutrients per serving.

Yield: 5 servings--Serving Size: 6 oz

Each serving provides:

Calories: 499 

Total fat: 10 g 

Saturated fat: 3 g 

Cholesterol: 79 mg 

Sodium: 200 mg