Family Favorite Beef Goulash (No Tomato)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs egg noodles, the best brand you can buy
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 large stalk celery, chopped (including leaves)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 lb lean ground beef (the leaner the better)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
• 1 lb frozen peas and carrot, thawed
• 1 tablespoon mild paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt & pepper

• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar fat-free beef gravy

Directions

1. 1

   In large pot, cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and set noodles aside.

2. 2

   In the empty pot, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and celery until onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Add ground beef, parsley, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, & pepper. Cook until meat is almost done (don't drain), then add peas & carrots and beef gravy.

4. 4

   Cook until beef is done, then taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.

5. 5

   Toss cooked egg noodles in and coat well.

6. 6

   Serve hot.