Stroganoff

 This is one of the meals that I fall back to quite frequently around our house. I have made a few alterations to keep it within the Dukan rules, but have really enjoyed the end result. If you are in phase two consider layering the stroganoff over a layer of green beans instead of noodles. This can be eaten in phase one if you omit the mushrooms and green beans.

Ingredients:

Phases 1(if you leave out the veggies) & 2

1 lb meat - ground beef or turkey, or chunks of beef, chicken or turkey

1 ½ TBSP pepper blend, or to taste

¼ cup dried onions

1 TBSP dried garlic pieces, ½ TBSP garlic powder

2 cups skim milk

8 oz cream cheese – Fat Free or Neufchatel

1-3 cups sliced mushrooms

Procedure:

1- Brown meat. Without removing any fat (which should be minimal) add the garlic, onions and pepper blend. You can add the mushrooms now as well, or wait until the sauce has thickened to keep them firm. Allow to simmer while you prepare milk and cream cheese.

Phases 3 & 4

2- Add milk and cream cheese to the meat mixture. Stir occasionally to incorporate all ingredients.

3- Add mushrooms, if you haven't already, continue to cook at a very low simmer until the mushrooms achieve desired firmness.

 

*If you are at a stage that allows beans this dish is really good with white beans added into the meat mixture.