Best 7 Easy Southwestern Stroganoff Lighter Recipes

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Comfort food with a Southwestern flair, this easy stroganoff recipe is a perfect weeknight meal. This lighter version of the classic dish uses ground turkey, low-fat sour cream, and a zesty blend of spices to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. The recipe is quick and simple to make, requiring only a single skillet and a few basic ingredients. Best of all, it's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer your stroganoff mild or spicy, with or without mushrooms, or served over rice or pasta, this recipe is a winner. Let's get started!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STROGANOFF



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Ground beef, salsa, wagon wheel pasta and sour cream-now that's a recipe for success!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 jar (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in water, salsa, pasta and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in sour cream; cook just until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STROGANOFF



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I got this recipe from Betty Crocker's winter meals magazine. Once I tasted it I couldn't get enough of it. It's quick and your kids will love it.

Provided by Chef Christine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
2 cups uncooked pasta (4 oz.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown, drain.
  • Stir in water, salsa, salt and pasta.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 15 min.
  • ,stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in sour cream, cook until just hot.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STROGANOFF (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Using fat-free sour cream cuts lots of fat-but none of the flavor-from this creamy flavor fiesta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 jar (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in water, salsa, pasta and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in sour cream; cook just until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

EASY STROGANOFF



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Valentine's Day is special for us because it is our wedding anniversary as well! Though this isn't a standard 'romantic' recipe, every time I prepare this dish the love flows freely! It is a way to show my husband I love him -- it is his favorite, but not mine. Every time I serve it my husband showers me with compliments, affection, and love because he knows it's my way of saying I love you any day of the week, not just Valentine's Day.

Provided by TOPCHEF

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
10 ¾ fluid ounces milk
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet, brown ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, and garlic. Drain well, set aside.
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
  • Return noodles to pot. Gently stir in ground beef, mushrooms, condensed soup and milk. Place the pan over low heat, and heat through. Stir in sour cream, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 140.7 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1105.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

LIGHT BEEF STROGANOFF



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Make and share this Light Beef Stroganoff recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean round steak, slightly frozen
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons dry red wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat sour cream or 1 (8 ounce) container plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Slice steak into small strips.
  • Set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and onion in butter until tender.
  • Add steak, and, stirring constantly, cook until steak is lightly browned.
  • Add mushrooms and finish browning steak.
  • Add wine; cover and cook 10 minutes on low.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in cooled beef broth; stir into beef mixture.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in dill and sour cream.
  • Serve over cooked hot noodles.

HEALTHIER BEEF STROGANOFF III



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Fresh mushrooms, light sour cream and less butter give Donna's classic stroganoff recipe a healthier twist. Be sure to serve over whole wheat noodles!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef chuck roast
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
½ pound white mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
⅓ cup white wine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium beef stock, divided
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
⅓ cup light sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2-inch thick by 2-inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, about 6 minutes. Remove to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Cook and stir one half the beef strips until browned, about 5 minutes, then remove to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining butter and beef strips. Pour wine into the hot skillet and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Combine flour and 1/4 cup beef broth in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and shake until combined. Stir into the skillet, whisking until smooth. Stir in the remaining broth and mustard, then return the beef to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in the prepared mushrooms and the sour cream five minutes before serving. Heat briefly and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 285.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STROGANOFF



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown drain.2. Stir water, salsa, uncooked pasta and salt into beef. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.3. Stir in sour cream cook just until hot.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving (about 1 cup): Calories 525 (Calories from Fat 205) Fat 23g (Saturated 10g) Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 590mg Carbohydrate 52g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 31g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 10% Iron 26% DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch 3 Medium-Fat Meat 1 Vegetable 1 FatLighter Easy Southwestern Stroganoff: For 8 grams of fat and 410 calories per serving, substitute ground turkey breast for the ground beef use reduced-fat sour cream.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Tips:

  • For a creamier stroganoff, use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese. If you prefer a lighter version, use low-fat or fat-free sour cream and cream cheese, or even Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large skillet or saucepan. Just be sure that it has a lid so that you can simmer the stroganoff.
  • If you want to add more vegetables to your stroganoff, try adding chopped carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
  • Serve stroganoff over your favorite noodles, such as egg noodles, fettuccine, or rice.
  • Garnish your stroganoff with fresh parsley, chives, or dill before serving.

Conclusion:

Southwestern stroganoff is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this stroganoff is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this southwestern stroganoff a try. You won't be disappointed!

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