Beef Goulash

This week, our church has challenged us to participate in the Lazarus Project. This is a great frugal meal that I'll be making tonight. I knew Hubby couldn't go the entire week without meat so here is one meal idea that is inexpensive yet will keep the carnivores in your life happy.

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Beef Goulash

• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 15 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1/2 cup water or beef broth
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 lb. pasta

In skillet, brown and drain ground beef. In large saucepan, place beef, water or broth, carrots and canned tomatoes. Cover with paprika, cloves, salt/pepper and brown sugar/honey. Bring to a boil.

In small bowl, whisk flour and 1/4 cup water. It will form a thin paste. Add the paste into the beef mixture. Stir well. Reduce heat. Simmer until carrots are cooked through. Add sour cream and heat through. Let simmer to allow excess water to boil off if necessary.

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Serve goulash beef over or mixed in with pasta with side of favorite veggie!