Beef Goulash Mix Ingredients:

Green lentils, potato, red and green bell pepper, carrot, onion, leek, paprika, carroway seed, marjoram and thyme. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

Allergen Information: Gluten-Free

Recipe Additions:

• 1 pound ground round
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• Optional: a dollop of sour cream on each serving

Beef Goulash Recipe Directions:

1. In a 4 quart pot heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Crumble and brown ground beef.
3. Add soup mix and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add broth, bring to a simmer and cover for 35 minutes.
5. Stir in tomatoes and Worcestershire, cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Serve in bowls with sour cream on top.

Serves 4 to 5. Freezes well if prepared ahead.

Beef Goulash Inventive Recipe Variations:

Option 1: Serve on top of cooked wide egg noodles for a classic eastern European dish.

Option 2: For a soupier version that will serve more people, add 1 bottle beer and serve with crusty whole grain bread.