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This One-Pot Turkey Stroganoff is a lighter take on the comforting dish. Creamy mushrooms, ground turkey, and noodles come together in just about 30 minutes for an easy and satisfying weeknight meal!

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There is something so satisfying to me about stroganoff dishes. Mushrooms, meat, and noodles in a creamy sauce–what’s not to love? And all in one pot for easy cleanup.

I always have a list of one-pot meals that I can throw together on those days when I don’t feel like cooking.

Takeout seems like the best option after a long day, but a dish like this takes less time than it does to order and wait for that “fast food.” And you feel much better about your decision the next day!

My Beef Stroganoff Bubble-Up is a favorite, but I wanted to go with something more like the classic dish. This is honestly so easy to make and packed full of nutritious ingredients.

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Just look at all of the creamy goodness! It totally brings me back to my college years, eating Hamburger Helper to save money.

When Jeff and I first started dating, we were so broke that we made Hamburger Helper using chopped up hotdogs because we couldn’t afford ground meat. I DO NOT advise doing that. Lol.

But I do like a budget-friendly and easy meal, which is why I can appreciate products like Hamburger Helper.

Honestly, though, this One-Pot Turkey Stroganoff is still inexpensive, easy, and–best of all–much healthier for you than the boxed stuff. You really can’t beat a one-pot meal like this one.

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE ONE-POT TURKEY STROGANOFF?

Most of the ingredients are pantry staples. Make sure you have the following ingredients on hand to throw this together, even if you didn’t plan to:

PANTRY

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 box of fat-free chicken stock
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Flour
  • 1 Onion
  • Garlic cloves
  • Paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, ground black pepper

REFRIGERATOR

  • Nonfat, plain Green yogurt
  • Light cream cheese

These are all ingredients that I always have on hand, so all I need to pick up at the store is 99% Fate free ground turkey and 10 ounces of mushrooms.

I tend to buy ground turkey on sale and freeze it, so chances are I’ll even have the turkey already. Just pick up some mushrooms and I’m good to go!

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Another great plus–the leftovers are even better than the first time you make it! So this is a great lunch-prep recipe as well.

I’d love to hear from you if you make this recipe! It makes my day when you share your pics on Instagram and tag me (@litecravings). Don’t forget to use #litecravingsrecipes to make sure I see it. If I don’t get a chance to scroll through my tags quickly enough, I won’t see your post. I always make a point to look through the hashtags, though, so I’ll see it there.

One-Pot Turkey Stroganoff

This One-Pot Turkey Stroganoff is a lighter take on the comforting dish and comes together in just about 30 minutes!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 99% fat free ground turkey
  • 8 ounces dried egg noodles
  • 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups fat free chicken stock
  • 2 ounces light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup fat free, plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, sauté mushrooms and onions in cooking spray until slightly brown and soft, about 5 minutes.

  • Add ground turkey, garlic, flour, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey is crumbled and brown, about 5 minutes.

  • Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and egg noodles to the pan. Gently mix together until egg noodles are submerged in the liquid.

  • Bring to a boil, then cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until noodles are tender but not mushy.

  • Remove from heat and gently stir in cream cheese and yogurt. Continue to stir until cream cheese is completely melted.

  • Set plan aside, partially covered, for about 5-10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has absorbed into the noodles. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.

Notes

Serving size: 1 1/3 cup

Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically)

WW Green SmartPoints: 8 per serving

WW Blue SmartPoints: 7 per serving

WW Purple SmartPoints: 2 per serving if you use whole wheat egg noodles; otherwise, 7 SP per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g

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FAQs

How to add more flavor to beef stroganoff? ›

Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

Why is beef stroganoff so good? ›

Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

What is a substitute for sour cream in Stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

What cut of meat is best for Stroganoff? ›

Popular choices include boneless ribeye, sirloin, and tenderloin. You can technically make beef stroganoff with any beef, but the reason why chefs choose tender cuts is that stroganoff involves flash-frying thin strips of meat before cooking them briefly in a sauce.

Is Stroganoff Russian or Ukrainian? ›

Beef Stroganoff is a popular Russian dish of small pieces of beef fillet sautéed in sour cream sauce together with onions and mushrooms. The dish was named after Count Alexander Grigorievich Stroganoff, who lived in the late 19th century in Odessa.

How do you add sour cream to Stroganoff without curdling? ›

Sour cream can curdle if added directly to hot liquid. To prevent curdling, temper the sour cream by stirring a little of the hot liquid into it and then adding the warmed sour cream mixture to the pan. Buttered egg noodles (see below for details of our tasting) are the classic accompaniment to this recipe.

What does Stroganoff mean in Russian? ›

Even so, the respected cooking encyclopedia Larousse Gastronomique (without Brazilian edition) considers that the name can be derived from the verb strogat, which, in Russian, means something like "cut into pieces".

How do you make beef more flavorful? ›

Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings.

What enhances beef flavour? ›

Because of beef's hearty, robust nature, flavor-forward spices like garlic and onion or herbs like rosemary and oregano are the best choices for an unforgettable beef dinner. An important thing to consider when selecting seasonings for your meal is that you should be seasoning beef based on the cut.

How do you make beef stock more flavorful? ›

Add spices.

Whole spices are a fast and easy way to doctor up homemade broth. Lightly crushed peppercorns can enhance chicken broth destined for chicken and dumplings, or you can add cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and coriander to beef broth for a quick interpretation of pho.

How to add rich flavor to beef stew? ›

Add spices such as turmeric, coriander and cumin at the early stage of cooking, when you are frying onions and garlic, to enhance the taste of the beef stew. Fresh herbs like coriander and bay leaves also contribute a distinct flavour without making the dish too spicy for the younger members of the family.

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