Family Favorite Beef Goulash (No Tomato)

• 1 1/2 lbs egg noodles, the best brand you can buy
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 large stalk celery, chopped (including leaves)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 lb lean ground beef (the leaner the better)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
• 1 lb frozen peas and carrot, thawed
• 1 tablespoon mild paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt & pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar fat-free beef gravy

1. In large pot, cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and set noodles aside.
2. In the empty pot, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and celery until onion is translucent.
3. Add ground beef, parsley, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, & pepper. Cook until meat is almost done (don't drain), then add peas & carrots and beef gravy.
4. Cook until beef is done, then taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.
5. Toss cooked egg noodles in and coat well.
6. Serve hot.

egg noodles, olive oil, onion, stalk celery, red pepper, lean ground beef, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, carrot, paprika, garlic, salt, beef gravy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/family-favorite-beef-goulash-no-tomato-389396 (may not work)