Looking for a unique recipe to try that doesn't require you to spend ages in the kitchen? This Hungarian beef and noodle recipe is for you! This recipe is similar to a lot of other beef and noodle recipes out there, but the flavors are distinct enough to stand on their own. We guarantee you'll love it.
This recipe is very simple and straightforward to make, which should delight parents across the nation. Less time cooking in the kitchen means more time spent with family, and more time relaxing. With schedules getting fuller and fuller as your kids age, any extra time is going to be welcome.
Keep in mind that this recipe calls for lean ground beef. It's important that you stick to that. What “lean ground beef” is can vary depending on who you're talking to, but one thing is for certain: that 80/20 ground beef you often buy isn't going to make the cut. The leaner the beef, the fewer calories it has. If you're looking to keep this recipe as low in calories as possible, go for the leanest ground beef you can buy.
This recipe also has some vegetables in it, but your kids won't complain like they usually do. The veggies in this recipe will be incredibly flavorful, due to the other ingredients they're mixed with. This recipe is a fantastic way to ensure your family is getting the nutrition they need.
Hungarian Beef and Noodles
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3½ cups beef broth
4 cups medium egg noodles
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
¼ cup sour cream
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat, breaking up any large chunks with a spoon.
2. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the paprika and thyme.
4. Add the broth, noodles, peas, and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
6. Stir the sour cream into the noodle mixture and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Makes 4 servings.