Beef Stroganoff with Ground Beef in a Frying Pan

Ingredients:

• 450 g 90% lean ground beef
• Table salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 300 g porcini mushrooms, cut into 2 or 4 pieces, depending on size
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 ml low-sodium beef broth
• 1.5 cups of water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 170 g penne pasta (feathers)
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives

Preparation:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring thoroughly with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the ground beef to a bowl, leaving no lumps behind, and reduce the heat to medium.
2. Add the mushrooms to the same pan, season with salt, and simmer until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to the bowl with the beef. Add the oil, onion, carrot, garlic, and paprika to the pan and continue cooking until the carrots and onions are golden brown and soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook until the vegetables are evenly coated, 2-3 minutes. Add the broth, water, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Cover and cook according to package directions until the pasta is slightly undercooked. Uncover, add the mushrooms and beef, and heat through. Without removing from the heat, add the cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped parsley, chopped onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the cheese is melted. Divide into 6 servings. Serve the beef stroganoff with pasta.
4. This simple skillet dish packs a wonderful punch while maintaining a light, hearty feel thanks to lean ground beef, hearty mushrooms, and nutritious, low-calorie pasta. The addition of paprika gives the dish its pink color, and the creamy sauce is significantly lower in fat.