Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff
This lighter beef stroganoff pairs hearty beef chuck roast with earthy white mushrooms and green onions in a creamy sauce enriched with reduced-sodium beef stock, white wine, mustard, and light sour cream. A modest amount of butter keeps it balanced, making it a comforting choice for a relaxed family dinner or cozy weekend meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove fat and gristle from the roast, then cut it into strips 1/2-inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and green onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add butter to the same skillet. Add the beef strips; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a separate bowl. Repeat with the remaining butter and beef strips. Pour wine into the hot skillet; scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Combine beef broth and flour in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until combined. Stir the mixture into the skillet, whisking until smooth. Stir in the remaining broth and mustard, then return the beef strips to the skillet. Bring to a simmer; cover and simmer until the beef strips are tender, about 1 hour.
- 4
Stir in the mushroom mixture and sour cream until heated through, 5 minutes before serving; season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 211.33 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 26.61 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 5.57 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.48 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.12 mg High 27%
- Sodium 176.49 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 134.65 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Beef Stroganoff is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Button Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 211.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Button Mushrooms, Chuck Roast. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 211.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff healthy?
- Lightened-Up Beef Stroganoff has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 211.33 calories and 26.61 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 176.49 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.02 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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