Beef Stroganoff (no Butter)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb sirloin steaks or 1 lb round steak, cut 1/4 inch thick
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package beef stroganoff sauce mix
• 1 (1 1/4 cup) can consomme
• 1/2 lb wide egg noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream (can be fat free)
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (or 2 ~ 4oz cans pieces)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 finely cut onion
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cut meat strips into 1/4" by 1/4" by 1 1/2" pieces.
• 2 in a heavy skillet, heat olive oil. add meat and brown well, then add onions, garlic and continue cooking until onions are clear. add mushrooms and cook until done.
• 3 add water, consommé, nutmeg, pepper, paprika and stroganoff seasonings. cover and cook slowly until meat is tender. stir occasionally.
• 4 remove cover and cook until mixture thickens slightly.
• 5 before serving add sour cream and chives and blend with noodles then serve.
• 6 also can be served over mashed potatoes or rice.