This recipe is published by Rachal Ray on the Food Network web site.

This original recipe exceeds the typical American diet statistics of 30% – 40% Fat. With total Fat = 52 grams or 56% of total calories, its fat content is very high. But, it can be modified, reducing Total Fat to 6 grams, or 11% of Total Calories, bringing it to the healthy end of Dr. Ornish’s nutrition Spectrum, in the Reversal Diet range.

Unmodified Recipe Analysis

 Modified Recipe Analysis

This recipe was modified by replacing the steak with a soy protein meat substitute – in this case Boca Burger. The olive oil and butter were replaced with vegetable broth. The beef broth was replaced with vegetable broth. Full fat sour cream was replaced with fat free sour cream. Cornstarch and water were added for thickening after replacing the full fat sour cream.

These modifications reduced the fat content from 52 grams to 6 grams, a very substantial reduction, which brings this recipe into the healthy diet nutrition guidelines recommended by our Nutrition and Medical Experts.

You can find suggestions for modifying recipes here: Adapting Recipes – Dean Ornish MD, and Tips, Techniques and Tutorials.