One Pan Ground Meat Stroganoff

One Pan Ground Meat Stroganoff is a healthier alternative to boxed noodle and sauces mixes  containing preservatives and artificial colors and flavors that are added to ground beef. Yes, boxed meals are convenient. You simply add ground beef, water, and milk. But, with a few simple substitutions, you can reduce prep time and still have a healthier meal providing 6 servings instead of 5.

Substitutions

Unlike boxed one pan meals or frozen meals, it is easy to make this recipe your own or make slight variations.

• 1 or 2 (4 oz.) cans sliced mushrooms, drained, instead of fresh mushrooms
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped dried onion for fresh onion
• 93% lean ground turkey can be substituted for beef. Subtract 40 calories per serving. You can also use any ground meat for this recipe. Drain excess fat if you use less lean ground meats.
• When using parmesan cheese other than Parmigiano-Reggiano, you may have to increase the amount from 1/2 cup to 2/3 or 3/4 cup. Start with 1/2 cup and increase to taste.
• 6 oz. (170 g) sour cream for yogurt.
• 14.5 oz. canned reduced or low sodium beef broth.
• Whole wheat noodles or other dry pasta for white noodles.
• White wine for red wine

Cook’s Tips

• Cut calories and saturated fat by substituting 12 ounces of 93% lean ground turkey or chicken for 16 ounces of ground beef.
• If liquid is adsorbed before noodles are tender, stir in about 1/4 cup of water or broth.

Time Saving Tip

Mix together all dry seasoning ingredients except parmesan cheese and store in plastic bags for future use.

Ground Turkey Stroganoff 

Ingredients

• 6 oz. (170 g) thin egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive or avocado oil
• 1/2 (115 g) medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
• 8 oz. (225 g) fresh mushrooms, cleaned, ends removed, and thickly sliced
• 1 lb. (450 g) extra lean (85% or higher) ground beef, turkey or other meat
• 8 oz. (227 g) can no salt added tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 g) dry red or white wine
• 2 cups (480 ml) reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt (1 tsp table salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (40 g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 6 oz. (170 g) non-fat natural or Greek yogurt

Method of Preparation