Recipe:

All Natural Better-Than-Boxed Beef Stroganoff

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Serves 6

Kids love it and it's easy to make in minutes, but you're concerned about the preservatives and other not-so-natural ingredients listed on the back of its box. Sound familiar? The kind customer who sent us her request for a natural version of a popular "out-of-the-box meal" said, "Help! My family loves beef stroganoff. Could you give me a healthy alternative?" Yes, we sure can, and thanks for asking.

Ingredients

Spice Mix
1 (1-ounce) package natural onion soup and dip mix
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Beef Stroganoff
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 cup dry noodles
1 cup milk
1 cup low sodium beef broth, more if needed
1/2 cup organic sour cream
1/2 to 1 cup grated baby Swiss or Provolone cheese

Method

To make spice mix, combine soup mix, black pepper, garlic, onion, parsley and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside. To make stroganoff, heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms release most of their juices, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef, turn heat down to medium and brown until cooked through. Drain the fat off and discard if necessary.

Add noodles, spice mix, milk and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. If necessary, add more broth as you go along.

Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with grated cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 7oz/207g-wt.): 320 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 13g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 22g protein

Tags: Family Friendly, American, Sugar Conscious

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