Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff Recipe - Lose Weight & Eat Well!

In the times we are living, it seems like there is so little time to do everything that we want to do. Thus, preparing a healthy meal on a daily basis sounds almost impossible. We are surrounded by fast-food chains that advertise themselves as a convenient way to get the macro and micro nutrient requirements into your diet. But that is not true.

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A result of fast-food eating is an unhealthy body and an unclear mind. In order to prevent that from happening, you need to find a way to invest more time into maintaining a healthy diet. To be honest, it is not all that hard, and with the right recipes, you can have hearty meals done in less than half an hour every single night.

Weight Watchers is an award-winning concept of dieting and healthy lifestyle. They offer hundreds of different success stories, recipes as well as tips and tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, your goal figure, and use food to your advantage.

One of their most popular recipes is Beef Stroganoff — a meal consisting of fresh lean meat, mushrooms, and pasta (optional) — is something that will win over your family and friends and will quickly become a firm favorite in your home.

As there are many different twists to this dish, we decided to select a couple and thus highlight the Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff offer. Here we go!

Traditional Beef Stroganoff

If you are looking to try the traditional version of this dish, which was first invented back in Russia, this is the right recipe for you. Healthy and light, it is the perfect choice for a hearty dinner or lunch, and the best thing about it? It is quite simple to do and will only take you a few minutes of prep.

What you will need (for 6 servings):

• 1 cup of canned beef broth
• 1 teaspoon of dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 lb. of trimmed beef (cut into strips)
• ½ teaspoon of table salt
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• ¼ cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley
• 1 small onion (raw)
• 10 oz. fresh mushrooms
• 4 cups of egg noodles (cooked)

Once you have gathered all the ingredients, it is time to put your apron on and get ready to rumble.

Preparation

1. Prepare a nonstick skillet, and pour broth, flour, and mustard into it and whisk together. Continue whisking until you achieve the silky smooth texture, turning the heat up onto a medium-high temperature and cooking for a few minutes until it becomes a thick sauce. Now that the sauce is prepared, pour it into a separate bowl, and let it cool down.
2. Clean the aforementioned skillet, season the beef with around half of the black pepper and some salt, and let the meat cook on each side for about 2 minutes, over medium-high heat. What you are looking to achieve is that golden-brown color. Once it is ready, transfer it to a separate bowl and make sure that it stays warm.
3. Using the same skillet, fry the onion for around 2-4 minutes, and slowly add the mushrooms, water, and what remains of the black pepper. Continue doing so for the next 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms become tender, and add any juices to the small bowl with the broth/flour/mustard sauce in it.
4. Add the meat back to the skillet, and continue cooking it with mushrooms and onion for the next 2 minutes. Empty this mixture onto a plate, and pour the sauce back into the skillet, reheating it for the next few minutes.
5. Combine the sauce and the meat mixture, and serve the meat with the egg noodles. This recipe yields 6 servings of 2-3 cups of stew and noodles. Dig in!

 

Earthy Beef Stroganoff

If you are up to experimenting with an earthy sauce and some farfalle, while keeping it clean and healthy, we suggest that you master this recipe and share it with your friends.

What you will need (for 4 servings):

• ½ pound lean beef rump steak (thinly sliced)
• 200 grams farfalle
• 1 small brown onion
• 250 grams mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• ¼ cup of beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons extra light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)

Preparation

1. The first thing you want to do is cook the farfalle al dente. That will usually take around 5 or 6 minutes in boiling salted water. While that is happening, cover the skillet with a light coating of nonstick spray, and stew the beef in a few batches, giving each around 2-3 minutes to brown.
2. Transfer the meat to a separate bowl, and add the finely chopped onion to the same skillet. Fry it for around 4 minutes, and then add the garlic and mushrooms, and continue to fry it for a few more minutes, until the whole mixture has a golden brown color.
3. It is time to add the paprika and flour, cooking for around a minute or so. Bring back the beef, along with the Worcestershire sauce, stock, and paste, and cook until it becomes thick. Once the sauce is ready and you turn the heat off, stir in the sour cream, and season with black pepper and salt, stirring gently until it all combines.
4. Serve the meat on top of the farfalle, and enjoy your meal! This recipe provides up to 4 hearty servings.

 

Conclusion

Beef Stroganoff, can be made to be both healthy and tasty. Weight Watchers is your best friend if you want to find simple yet delicious recipes that you can prepare guilt-free. The above-mentioned two recipes combine the traditional and hearty approach to the Beef Stroganoff, leaving you with the ideal choice for lunch or dinner for the whole family.