Healthy Beef Stroganoff

This healthier version of Beef Stroganoff is made easy in one pot and packed with extra veggies for a nutritious twist on a classic dish.

This is a great meal prep option, because you can make a big batch, freeze leftovers, and reheat them for a quick dinner. This dish has it all – tender beef, fresh veg and a creamy sauce!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• One-pot wonder: Everything cooks in a single pot, so cleanup is a total breeze!
• Lighter comfort food: This dish has all the creamy and savoury flavours of classic Beef Stroganoff, but made with healthier ingredients.
• Quick & easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
• Freezer-friendly: Make a big batch and store leftovers for easy meal prep.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Olive oil – Any neutral oil like avocado oil, sunflower oil or vegetable oil will work. 
• Yellow onion – White onions or shallots are a good alternative to yellow onion in this recipe.
• Garlic – You can use fresh or jarred minced garlic.
• Mushrooms – Mushrooms are a key ingredient in stroganoff but the kind of mushrooms you use is up to you (cremini, portobello, baby portabella or mixed mushrooms).
• Red wine – Pick any dry red wine of your choice (a dry white wine also works), or you can leave the wine out altogether.
• Carrots, celery & red pepper – feel free to use any vegetables you’d like.
• Ground beef – For a more meaty effect you can use steak pieces or rib eye. You can also use ground turkey in place of the beef, or leave the meat out altogether for a veggie stroganoff.
• Flour – Cornstarch can be used to coat the beef and thicken the mixture as well. You don’t need flour or cornstarch, but it does make the sauce thicker.
• Beef broth – Beef broth will compliment the flavours of the beef used but you can use chicken or vegetable broth.
• Egg noodles – Feel free to substitute the egg noodles for other pastas.
• Sour cream – Greek yogurt is a great alternative for sour cream in this dish.
• Fresh spinach – I recommend spinach but any other leafy green will also work.

How to make healthy beef stroganoff

Step 1: Cook egg noodles.

Cook the noodles according your package instruction.

Step 2: Cook the veggies.

Sauté onions and garlic, then add mushrooms, carrots, and celery.

Step 3: Toss in the meat.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Step 4: Add wine and flour.

Stir in red wine, salt, pepper, and flour.

Step 5: Pour in broth and noodles.

Add the beef stock and cooked noodles.

Step 6: Finish and serve.

Stir in sour cream, red pepper, and spinach. Serve hot and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Is beef stroganoff healthy?

Beef stroganoff by itself isn’t the healthiest meal, but it can made healthier quite easily by adding in extra veggies, using a leaner cut of beef and cutting back on the sour cream as I’ve done in this recipe. Ultimately, the extra veggies add a ton of flavour and also make this dish a whole meal where you don’t need to serve a salad or other veggies on the side to round it out.

How can I prevent the sour cream from curdling in the sauce?

To avoid curdling, remove the pan from heat before stirring in the sour cream.

Can I make this beef stroganoff gluten-free?

Absolutely! You just need to use gluten-free pasta and thickening agents like cornstarch instead of flour.

What to serve with this dish

You’ll want a side dish that complements the rich stroganoff flavours while keeping the meal balanced. Here are some ideas:

• Whole grain crusty bread or toasted bread to soak up any extra sauce.
• A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette.
• Roasted vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.

How to store and reheat

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated through.

Freeze & reheat from frozen: Freeze without the sour cream for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, reheat on the stovetop, and stir in the sour cream just before serving.

Meal prep tools

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on packing this up for lunch.
• I get all my grass-fed ground beef from Butcher Box.
• These foil containers are great for freezing individual servings of meals.