Thursday, August 26, 2010

Skillet Meatball Goulash


Skillet Meatball Goulash

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (12-oz.) jar beef gravy
1 (14-oz.) can beef broth
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili sauce
12 oz. (3 cups) frozen cooked Italian meatballs
8 oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked mini lasagna noodles (mafalda)
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Add gravy, broth, water, chili sauce and meatballs; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 5 minutes or until meatballs are thawed.
3. Add uncooked noodles; mix well. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until noodles are tender and meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 4 (1 3/4-cup) servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Recipe Fact
Goulash is a traditional Hungarian recipe of paprika-seasoned beef stew served over buttered noodles and garnished with sour cream. This fast skillet version calls for meatballs and mini lasagna noodles.
Kitchen Tip
To save time, use frozen chopped onion and bell pepper.
Make It Special
For authentic Hungarian flavor, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika to the skillet along with the chili sauce. Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of poppy seed.
Serving Suggestion
Hearty rye bread and deli cabbage salad go well with this Eastern-European-style skillet meal.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 3/4 Cups)Calories 540(Calories from Fat 145),Total Fat 16g(Saturated Fat 7g,Cholesterol 90mg;Sodium 1760mg;Total Carbohydrate 69g(Dietary Fiber 4g,Sugars 12g),Protein 30g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 14%;Vitamin C 18%;Calcium 14%;Iron 32%;Exchanges:4 1/2 Starch;4 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:4 1/2;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.