Ground Pork and Wild Mushroom Stroganoff
A savory ground pork and cremini mushroom stroganoff served over hearty whole-wheat egg noodles. Creamy and deeply filling without feeling heavy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a large pot of salted water…
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Bring a large pot of salted water…
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add whole-wheat egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Look for: al dente, then drain and set aside
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add sliced cremini mushrooms and diced yellow…
Add sliced cremini mushrooms and diced yellow onion to the skillet. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms are browned and onions are soft.
Look for: mushrooms are browned and onions are soft
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for…
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add lean ground pork to the skillet
Add lean ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until pork is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Look for: pork is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)
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Pour in beef broth and let simmer…
Pour in beef broth and let simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Look for: slightly reduced
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, stir in plain Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese until a smooth sauce forms.
Look for: a smooth sauce forms
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Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet…
Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet with the pork and mushroom sauce until well coated.
Look for: well coated
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Divide into 4 bowls
Divide into 4 bowls, top with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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