Easy homemade Beef Stroganoff - a firm family favourite, perfect with rice or noodles.
Syn Free Beef Stroganoff never fails results in clear plates from the entire family and is a recipe I make often, as it is so flavoursome and goes with literally anything.
Traditionally beef stroganoff is served with egg pasta noodles. Here I serve it with rice, although it would be great with syn free chips too if that's your thing.
To keep this syn free I use yoghurt, but if you have a few syns spare you can also use low-fat cream cheese. I've made this both ways, depending on how much syns I have spare for the day and it's equally delicious.
Don't forget to take the yoghurt out of the fridge a few hours before cooking to bring to room temperature if you are using yoghurt. I find this helps to prevent it from splitting when adding it to the sauce.
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How can I add a ⅓ speed foods to this Syn Free Beef Stroganoff?
There are already mushrooms and onions in this yummy syn free beef stroganoff, but you could also serve alongside some sauteed greens of your choosing, like cabbage or Syn Free Sauteed Shredded Garlic Brussel Sprouts.
Want to up the speed foods even further or are doing an SP day? Serve with Roasted Cauliflower rice.
Dairy free? Swap out the yoghurt for coconut milk, but I recommend using the full-fat stuff in a can - you don't need much, about a ⅓ (80ml) of a cup will be plenty.
What Kitchen Items do I need to make this Syn Free Beef Stroganoff?
- Kitchen Scales
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Jug
- Santoku Knife (perfect knife for chopping veg)
- Chopping Board
- Large Frying pan
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Syn Free Beef Stroganoff
Easy homemade Syn Free Beef Stroganoff – a firm family favourite, perfect with rice or noodles.
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
- 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard
- sprig of fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon of dried thyme)
- salt and pepper to season
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- splash of worcestershire sauce
- splash of balsamic vinegar
- 5 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
- 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.
- Add the thyme to the beef stock.
- 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 ¼ of the stock remains and the onion and mushrooms are nicely caramelised.
- 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.
- Serve topped with some freshly chopped Italian parsley.
- 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.
Notes
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 5 tablespoons of light cream cheese instead of yoghurt for a creamier version
*suitable for freezing
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 316Total Fat 6.7gSaturated Fat 2.5gCholesterol 0mgSodium 848mgCarbohydrates 13.8gFiber 2.5gSugar 5gProtein 51.3g
But is it OK to eat the whole thing???
I have not stopped eating on this diet!
of course you can eat the whole thing, if you wanted. It is only 0.5 syns for the entire lot 🙂
I am going to try this tonight, really looking forward to it!!
This is a winner, I have made this a few times and both my boyfriend and my children like it. A must to anyone
I LOVE Stroganoff, and I must admit, I'm always very critical when it comes to this dish, but Britmum, this is an absolute winner 😀
Thank you!
Christy
Where is the 0.5 syn coming from as I can't seem to see an ingredient which would attract any on XE? Is it the balsamic vinegar by any chance - only thing I can think of!
It is the tomato paste, which is 0.5 syns for 1 tablespoon
Could you use passata instead of the puree then it would be syn fee? 🙂
yeah you could do, but I prefer the richness though of the puree and it is only half a syn for the entire recipe, which when divided up between the servings I wouldnt even worry about it to be honest 😉
Had this for dinner last night and it was scrumptious, couldn't see how I was going to like it without cream but it was lovely, I cooked it in the slow cooker and added two fat free yogurts just before serving. My husband wants it again next week, high praise indeed. Thank you for all your recipes they are wonderful.
Thank you for stopping by to comment. I am glad you enjoyed it and great to hear the recipe also works well in a slow cooker.
I've just made this again tonight and actually got to eat it (my cat stole half of it out the pan last night on my first attempt so I threw it away) Was amazing, and syn free cause I forgot the tomato puree!!!!!
Made this again tonight for our dinner and it was a request from my husband and it was just as delicious as the other times I have made it, I think this is going to be a regular in our house, it's one of my favourite recipes together with the thai spiced salmon filo parcels, I can't believe I am on a diet. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.
Thanks for all your comments recently. I am glad to hear you are enjoying the recipes you have tried.
Tomato puree is now free, (all purees such as tomato, garlic, ginger etc..only those that contain no oil.) This wonderful recipe is only .5 syns.
just had this again...it is amazing! thanks!
OOOOHHHH this was delicious and totally syn free...RESULT...thank you, your web site is immense and part of my daily life...don't ever stop xox
Just made this, was lush!
Made this for tea tonight, it s very tasty, hubby who's not on plan said I'd have that again lol, thank you for sharing x
Is beef broth the same as beef stock ?
I can't wait to try this x
Hi yes you can use stock the same as broth
thank you for the recipe i have just made it but the beef you can not chew is very hard.i have done something wrong???
Me and my other half had this last night and loved it! It was yummy!! Will be adding it to my regular meals I make!!
Probably being daft here (as usual)...
But where's the quark in the recipe? Do you use that instead of the yoghurt?
Going to have a go with this tonight... can't wait!!
Thanks in advance
Sorry that was a mistype. I use yogurt
I am not sure why that happened. Either the beef was cooked too long, or it could be the type of beef you used.
Can you use quark instead of yoghurt?
Hi yes you could, the sauce might be a little thicker. Hope that helps
I just made this. OMG, fantastic and really easy for a quickish weeknight dinner.
Hi Shevy, I'm looking for slimming meals that I can batch cook, then freeze in individual portions (I have arthritis and this is for an easy life) - I absolutely love this recipe and would like to know if it's suitable for that or do you know others that are?
I would appreciate any help that you can give me.
Kind Regards
Ellen
Most of my meals can be batch cooked and frozen. I am gradually working through them all and marking freezing friendly ones 🙂
The Dijon Mustard is 0.5 syns for a tsp
when dividing between 4 those syns become negliglble 🙂
This has to be my favourite recipie so far absolutely maxing! And syn free !
I made this tonight and it was delicious. Even the husband loved it and kept asking 'how many sins in this?'. Even better that it is syn free. Thank you
I am thinking of having this at the weekend. Hubby hates mushrooms and onions, technically any vegetable! (I would do them separately for me and add them in to mine at the end)
Could i do this in the slow cooker? seal the beef first then pop in slow cooker and add the yogurt at the end? Thanks
I personally haven't tried this in a slow cooker, but sounds like it should work if you wait till very end to add the yoghurt. Let me know how it turns out if you try 🙂
Could this be frozen?
If so would the beef go chewy/over cooked when reheated & could you cook from frozen or would you have to defrost first?
Thank you sounds yummy!!
I'm not sure if it would freeze well with the yoghurt. I personally haven't tried.
My post I put on here was deleted for some reason....
I made this last week but was really disappointed.
I didn't have fresh thyme and used 1tbsp dried thyme. Do you think this is why?
Hi Nicola, I didn't get a comment from you on here? This is the first one. Using s tbs of dried will definitely be why. I would recommmed no more than 1 tsp if using dried and not fresh. Hope that helps
I looked at this recipe with glee as in description it says dairy free . My son is dairy & soya free but sadly on reading it has yoghurt in
Hi if you look in the summary box of the recipe and blog post write up, I give details for the dairy free version 🙂
Thanks for reply. I'm sure I did something wrong. I put in 1 tablespoon of dried. I'm going to try again as sure it was my bad cooking skills. Everyone else loved it.
Would low fat Creme fraiche be ok to use at the end as well as the yoghurt?
I am sure it will work fine 🙂
Thought this recipe was gorgeous.
I used pork rather ham beef as that was what I had in freezer.
I'm following WW but use this s blog for recipe idea more than any others. Xx
Ps. I froze a portion.
I divided it on two, added yoghurt to portion I was going to eat and froze the other. Had it the other day. Julie st heated up then added yoghurt it was fine xx
so glad you enjoyed it Michelle. Good to hear it heated fine when frozen too.
Gorgeous, rich and extremely tasty recipe, loved by the whole family, they had mash with theirs I had veg as was doing SP that day, thank you 🙂
RE 9 MARCH.....UPDATE.....Hi. Just to update. I made again this CORRECTLY this time. Really lovely. Thanks for the recipe and updates.
Make everyone as lovely. I used a little more yoghurt at the end, lovely and creamy.
Will have to try more of your recipes 🙂
Made this last night and it was delicious, served with rice. I added quarks instead of yogurt and worked out fine. Will make this again
Absolutely loved it! served it with veg and egg noodles! One I will keep making!
Thanks Shiobahn
Made your syn free beef stroganoff tonight - absolutely delicious x
This was amazing last night! Hubby and i had it with some extra green veggies and rice. I got the 2 teens to try a bit to see if they'd eat it next time i made it and both said "sure mum!" So a resounding success. I might even try it with turkey, chicken or pork finely sliced??? Thanks for the recipe x
Just found your website and I'm delighted to have found so many great recipes. Can't wait to try them! This especially sounds delish... It's on the menu this week.
I find lunch the hardest time of day. In work, grabbing something quick.... Will need to makes some of your soups to being into work.
Thanks again for all x
A Thousand stars for this recipe! I made it today and it’s absolutely delicious! I couldn’t believe that you can’t taste the yoghurt at all. I printed out the recipe and it will be for sure a regular in our table. Thank so much Siobhan! I was wondering if you have ever tried it with chicken instead? Thanks.
Hi Lia, yes you can def use chicken, I would just sub the beef stock for chicken stock, so that it compliments the flavour. You can also turn it in a mushroom stroganoff by subbing with vegetable stock.
Hi, I've just started Weight Watchers and was trawling the web for some inspiration. I've just made the stroganoff using turkey breast instead of beef. It is really delish and I haven't even added the yoghurt yet. Thanks so much.
Hi Maggie - thanks for commenting. I am so pleased to hear this recipe was a hit for you 🙂
Hi Siobhan,
I don’t have any Dijon mustard, could I possibly sub this for a small amount of mustard powder instead?
Thanks!
Hi Lindsey, it should be okay. Enjoy!!
I made this Beef Stroganoff yesterday, it was very quick and easy to make. My husband and I had it with mixed veg for speed and brown rice, it was delicious, couldnt distinguish it from a fat laden original hungarian recipe. I will definetely be making this again and again.
Thank you Viv, so glad you and your husband enjoyed it.
Made this beef stroganoff twice now.Delicious & easy.A real favourite with my friends & family.Thanks again.
Hi Angela, so glad you enjoyed this, thanks for commenting 🙂
Hi,
Just made this tonight! I added mushrooms, carrots and onions and made it in the slow cooker. Also used quark instead, Added all ingredients except the quark. After I cooked it for 5 hours, it was still very liquidy so swapped it to a pan and reduced it before adding the quark. Was very nice! Even my fussy husband, 3 year old and 1 and a half year old ate it mushrooms n all!
Thanks x
Hi Kirsten, so glad you enjoyed it. Usually, if you remove the lid for the last hour of cooking time, it helps it to reduce down a bit.
This is amazing - thanks for the recipe
This beef stroganoff recipe is a winner. My family loved it.
Helvi
Made tonight. Everyone loved it. Really rich sauce. Lovely
It says this recipe is dairy free but it's not...
I am guessing you have missed the recipe box? 🙂
I can’t find beef broth any where, is there an alternative?
Kind regards
Jacqui
Any beef stock is fine.
I made this yesterday …….it was delicious! Will certainly be a favourite in our house.
Can I use chicken as don’t eat beef
yep you sure can 🙂