beef goulash

beef goulash

1 1/2 lbs extra lean beef

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes

16 oz whole grain elbow noodles

1 cup grated cheddar cheesed

preheat oven to 350 degrees.

bring a large pot of water to a boil.

heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.  brown hamburger with pepper, oregano and basil. drain hamburger.

while the hamburger is draining, begin cooking the elbow noodles to al dente.

while the noodles are cooking, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in the same skillet used to brown the hamburger.  saute onion and bell pepper until soft (approximately 8 minutes).  add hamburger back to the skillet along with worcestershire sauce, sugar and tomatoes.  let simmer until noodles are done or for at least 5 minutes. 

in a large bowl, combine drained/rinsed noodles with hamburger mixture.

spread mixture into a casserole dish and bake un-covered for 30 minutes.

after 30 minutes, top with cheese and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

serves 6

Nutrition Facts beef goulash Serving Size: 1 serving Amount Per Serving Calories 476 Total Fat 19.5g       Saturated Fat 6.9g       Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 889mg Carbohydrate 39.5g       Dietary Fiber 5.9g       Sugars 8.7g Protein 34g Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 65% Calcium    19% Iron 28%