Wild Game Goulash Soup

Lille's Note:

Inspired by a recipe in Food & Wine. I have made it with ground deer and moose, but it would be equally good with ground beef. The egg noodles are optional, but popular with children.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 lb ground deer meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup egg noodles (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown meat in vegetable oil until it is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, pepper and celery. Saute until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over meat and vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring a few times.
4. Add paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir.
5. Add potatoes, beef broth and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are almost done. Add egg noodles and cook for an additional 5 minutes until done.
6. Garnish with sour cream, chopped fresh dill and serve with pickles.