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What to eat during a polar vortex?

For those of us in the upper midwest, this time of year begs for comfort food. We need something to keep us warm and fed; our bodies and our souls. I remember my mom making this during the cold winter months growing up. It was the perfect answer to the snowy walk from the bus stop to the front door. As an adult, I love that this recipe uses ground beef. (What northerner doesn’t have a pound of hamburger in their fridge at all times?) This recipe is simple and hearty, it has few ingredients- and will keep you alive.

1 lb Ground Beef

1 oz. packet Dry Onion Soup mix

1 family size Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (22.6 oz.)

1/2 tsp Pepper (to taste)

2/3 – 1 cup Sour Cream (to taste)

Fresh Parsley, chopped, to garnish

12 oz. Pasta or Egg Noodles (cooked according to package directions)

1 tbsp Butter

Brown the beef (if using lean meat, you might want to add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan).

Add dry soup mix, stir until combined.

Stir in Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup and pepper. Let sauce cook over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and add sour cream.

Add butter to cooked noodles, top with warm creamy beef sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!