Hamburger Buddy
"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
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