Beef Stroganoff with Noodles

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean inside round or sirloin steak, cut into 3 x 2 inch (7.5 cm x 5 cm) strips
1 lb mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups) or 1 can sliced mushrooms drained
1 medium onion, sliced
1 package (12 oz/375 g) broad egg noodles
2 cups water
2 tbsp apple juice
1 can (10 oz/284 mL) low fat cream of mushroom soup
1 pepper
1 cup light sour cream (5% milk fat)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

  1. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add steak and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add mushrooms and onion to skillet; saute for 6 to 8 minutes or until moisture has evaporated.
  3. Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
  4. Meanwhile, add water, apple juice, soup and pepper to skillet; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Return meat to pan and simmer for 1 minute or until heated through.
  5. Turn off heat. Stir in sour cream, and parsley (if using); heat through but do not boil. Serve over noodles.

Makes 6 servings