02/25/2026
Some of the best memories are made in the kitchen.
Cooking together isn’t just about food — it’s about teaching healthy habits, sharing laughs, and creating traditions that last a lifetime.
Tonight we’re making a healthier version of a classic comfort dish: Beef Stroganoff — creamy, hearty, and made with simple, wholesome swaps.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Stroganoff:
1 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced into strips*
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb brown mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Place a large deep pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add 2 Tbsp oil and once oil is very hot, add thinly sliced beef strips in a single layer, cooking 1 minute per side without stirring. Cook until just browned and no longer red. Sear beef in 2 batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Remove beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add 2 Tbsp butter, chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sautee 6-8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and onions and mushrooms are soft and lightly browned.
Add 1 minced garlic clove and sautee 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 Tbsp flour and sautee another minute stirring constantly.
Pour in 1 cups beef broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan then add 3/4 cup whipping cream and simmer another 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Stir a few Tablespoons of the sauce into 1/4 cup of sour cream to temper it so the sour cream doesn’t curdle then add it to the pan while stirring constantly.
Stir in 1 Tbsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or season to taste and continue simmering until sauce is creamy. Add beef with any accumulated juices back to the pan and bring just to a simmer or until beef is heated through.
Healthy cooking doesn’t mean giving up comfort — it just means making smarter choices together.
What’s your favorite meal to cook as a family?
