SYN FREE BEEF STROGANOFF

prep time: 10 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 35 MINUTES

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

• Extra Easy – syn free per serving
• Original/SP– syn free per serving
• WW Smart Points – 4
• Dairy Free/Paleo – use coconut milk in place of yoghurt – 3 syns per serving

Optional: use 4 tbs low fat cream cheese instead of yoghurt for a creamier version – 2 Syns per serving

*suitable for freezing

INGREDIENTS

• • 400g lean beef tenderloin or lean sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 10 button mushrooms, sliced thinly
  • 400ml of beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon of tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard (0.5 syns)
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped thyme (or use 1 tsp dried)
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • splash of worcestershire sauce
  • splash of balsamic vinegar
  • approx 6 tablespoons of fat free natural yoghurt/fromage frais (remove from fridge a couple of hours before cooking to bring to room temperature)
  • Spray oil
  • Freshly chopped Italian Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. Heat a non stick frying pan and spray with some spray oil, add the beef tenderloin, season with salt and pepper and cooked until it starts to go golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the thyme to the beef stock.
  3. Add the onions, garlic and mushrooms and couple of tablespoons of the stock to the frying pan and keep on a high heat to cook until golden, as the stock reduces keep adding more, repeating the process until only a 1/4 of the stock remains and the onion and mushrooms are nicely caramelised.
  4. Return the beef tenderloin back to the pan along with the rest of the stock and a splash of worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato puree, paprika and mustard. Simmer until sauce has almost reduced, remove from heat and stir in the yoghurt.
  5. Serve topped with some freshly chopped Italian parsley.
  6. This dish can be served with rice, pasta or potatoes for an Extra Easy day, or serve with your choice of cauli rice or your choice of speed vegetables for an Original day or SP day.