A comforting, healthy and creamy dish that’s ready in a flash. This light version of beef stroganoff is a little over 500 calories so it is recommended you pair it with a lower calorie breakfast or lunch on a diet day to ensure your calorie intake doesn't exceed 1200–1500.
healthy beef and mushroom stroganoff
Healthy beef and mushroom stroganoff
Ingredient
- 150g/5½oz brown basmati rice
- 1 tbsp light olive oil
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 red pepper, seeds removed, roughly chopped
- 200g/7oz chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 level tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 150ml/5fl oz beef stock
- 200g/7oz lean sirloin steak, visible fat removed, thinly sliced
- 100ml/3½fl oz fat-free plain fromage frais
- 2 level tbsp roughly chopped gherkins
- 2 tbsp finely snipped fresh chives
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and keep warm.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, or until softened.
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Add the paprika, pepper, mushrooms and garlic and fry for 6–8 minutes, or until softened.
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Add the vinegar and mustard and bring to the boil. Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated. Pour over the stock and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Add the steak and cook over a high heat for 2–3 minutes, or until sealed and cooked to your liking.
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Turn the heat down to low and stir in the fromage frais, gherkins and half the chives. Season.
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Serve the stroganoff with the rice, garnished with the remaining chives.