This time of year is perfect for a warming stew. Here’s one that takes about 15 minutes to make. Hungarian paprika lends a sweet pepper flavor to the stew. It can be found in the spice section of the supermarket. Regular paprika or smoked paprika will also work well. Be sure your paprika is fresh. Spices will keep only about 6 months.
Helpful Hints
- If Hungarian paprika is not available, use smoked paprika instead.
- Or crushed garlic cloves can be used instead of minced garlic.
- Any type of noodles can be used.
Countdown
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Put water for pasta on to boil.
- Make “Stew.”
- Boil pasta.
- Complete dish.
Shopping List
To buy: 1 bunch celery, 3/4 pound grass fed beef tenderloin, 1 container minced garlic,1 bottle Hungarian paprika, 1 bottle caraway seeds, 1 can reduced sodium diced tomatoes, 1 carton reduced-fat sour cream and 1/4 pound egg noodles.Hungarian Beef “Stew”
Ingredients- 4 teaspoons canola oil, divide use
- 2 cups sliced onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3/4 pound grass fed beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 cup canned reduced sodium diced tomatoes with the juice
- 1/4 pound egg noodles
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream for garnish
Place a large saucepan filled with water on to boil for the noodles. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and celery. Saute three minutes. Add the beef and brown on all sides for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, caraway seeds and diced tomatoes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. When water comes to a boil, add the noodles and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove 2 tablespoons pasta water to a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Drain the noodles and add to the bowl. Toss well and add salt and pepper to taste. Divide the noodles in half and place on 2 dinner plates. Divide the stew in half and spoon over the noodles. Add 1 tablespoon sour cream on top of each stew.
Yield 2 servings.
Per serving: 650 calories (35 percent from fat), 25.1 g fat (7.3 g saturated, 11.4 g monounsaturated), 138 mg cholesterol, 47.9 g protein, 62.2 g carbohydrates, 8.8 g fiber, 194 mg sodium.
