Beef Stroganoff

This is a fast, easy, lowfat meal with only 7 ingredients.  Love it already?  Just wait till you try it!

1 pound beef cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium onions chopped
1 4oz. can sliced mushrooms, not drained
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups beef broth or 3 boullion cubes dissolved with 3 cups hot water
4 cups medium size egg noodles
1 cup fat-free or light sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

- spray large soup pot with cooking spray
- Over medium heat cook the meat, onions, mushrooms, and garlic together. Stir Occasionally.
- Once the meat is fully cooked, add the beef broth, egg noodles, and sour cream.  turn the heat to high.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to low.  Do not cover.  Cook on low for 5-7 minutes until pasta is done.  Stir occasionally.
- Remove from the heat.  Let it sit for 4-5 minutes before serving.  The broth will thicken as it sits.  If desired sprinkle with salt and pepper.

**Note: For chicken stroganoff substitute 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch cubes and use chicken broth instead of beef broth.

Yields 7 1-cup servings

with chicken or beef:
223 calories, 3g. fat, 26g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 20g Protein

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 ninutes or less
Total time: 20 minutes or less

Menue idea: serve with steamed broccoli and sourdough bread or rolls.