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Beef Stroganoff

Makes: 5 servings

Mushrooms and nutmeg make a delicious yogurt-based sauce for the pasta in this beef recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef, lean (top round)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 3/4 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 6 cups macaroni (cooked in unsalted water)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in non-stick skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes.
  3. Add beef and sauté for additional 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly. Remove from pan and keep hot.
  4. Add remaining oil to pan; sauté mushrooms.
  5. Add beef and onions to pan with seasonings.
  6. Add beef broth and yogurt; gently stir in. Heat, but do not boil.
  7. Serve with macaroni.

Notes

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

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Source:

A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6 ounces
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 450
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Sodium 233 mg
Carbohydrates 59 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 34 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 121 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 789 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 450
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Carbohydrates 59 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 34 g
Minerals
Calcium 121 mg
Potassium 789 mg
Sodium 233 mg
Copper 1 mg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 59 mg
Phosphorus 447 mg
Selenium 82 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 1.8 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 234 mcg
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.9 mg
Niacin 12 mg
Choline 92 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 2 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups