"Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only fast--it makes the vegetables hard to detect for picky eaters. They also form the base for the sauce of this ground beef skillet supper. Make it a meal: Serve with a green salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
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2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
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10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half
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1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 cups water
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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
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8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups)
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2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish