- Level: Easy
- Yield: Serves 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: 350 calories, 11g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 29g carbohydrates, 6g dietary fiber, 36g protein, 4g sugar
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- 1 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cups whole-wheat egg noodles
- Chopped chives, for garnish
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- Season the pork cubes with thyme, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper for unbeatable savory depth. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear pork in a single layer until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoonyour kitchen's about to smell amazing!
- Add remaining oil to the pot. Saut carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper until tender and fragrant, 7-10 minutes. Stir in paprika, tomato paste, caraway, and garlic; cook until toasty and aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with beef broth and 1 cups water. Simmer until veggies are silky and sauce thickens, about 45 minutesthis builds the rich, smoky base that'll have everyone excited.
- While simmering, boil egg noodles per package directions. Drain and keep warm for the perfect hearty pairing.
- Return pork to the pot, stirring until cooked through and infused with flavor. Finish with red wine vinegar for a bright tang, then season to taste. Toss with hot noodles, garnish with chives, and serve this easy, comforting classic that delivers bold Eastern European vibes in under 90 minutes. Dig in and impress!
