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High Protein Beef Stroganoff

A hearty and protein-packed twist on the classic beef stroganoff, featuring cottage cheese for creaminess and flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Russian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dairy

  • 1 cup cottage cheese room temperature

Oils and fats

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1/2 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion about a medium onion

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef

Garlic and herbs

  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Dry ingredients

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Broth and liquids

  • 5 cups beef broth

Pasta

  • 12 oz egg noodles or favorite pasta noodles

Garnish

  • to taste fresh parsley chopped, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a pot, sauté mushrooms with salt and pepper until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add beef and onion, cook until browned and tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute, then add flour and cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour in Worcestershire and beef broth, bring to a low boil, then add noodles and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in blended cottage cheese until creamy, serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

Using cottage cheese adds creaminess and boosts protein content.
Keyword Beef, high protein