"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.Get more healthy dinner recipes under 400 calories...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
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2 cups water
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2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
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10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half
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8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)
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1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or chives for garnish
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper