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Mushroom Beef Skillet

This good-for-you recipe proves you can still enjoy the flavor of beef stroganoff even when you're watching your diet.—Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin

4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 beef flank steak (1 pound)
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Directions

Broil beef 4-6 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or
until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat
thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done,
170°). Set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring broth to a boil. Add mushrooms
and onion; cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. In a
small bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and water until smooth.
Whisk into broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or
until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
In another small bowl, combine the yogurt, paprika, mustard and

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Mushroom Beef Skillet (continued)

Directions (continued)

garlic powder; stir into broth mixture until smooth. Cut beef
diagonally into thin strips; add to broth mixture. Cook and stir
over low heat until heated through. Serve with noodles if desired.
Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without noodles) equals 264 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 325 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.