Using lean top round, plain low-fat yogurt, and very little added salt makes this a heart-healthy dish. This beef stroganoff will get your family running for the dinner table. It's delicious hearty and healthy too!

• 1 lb lean beef (top round)
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 3/4 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 lb sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp salt
• to taste pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 C white wine
• 1 C plain low-fat yogurt
• 6 C cooked macaroni, cooked in unsalted water

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes.
2. Add beef and saute for additional 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly. Remove from pan and keep hot.
3. Add remaining oil to pan; saute mushrooms.
4. Add beef and onions to pan with seasonings.
5. Add wine, yogurt; gently stir in. Heat, but do not boil.
6. Serve with macaroni.

Note: If thickening is desired, use 2 teaspoons cornstarch; calories are the same as flour, but it has double thickening power. These calories are not figured into the nutrients per serving.

Yield: 5 servings--Serving Size: 6 oz Each serving provides:

• Calories: 499
• Total fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 79 mg
• Sodium: 200 mg

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