Hamburger Buddy! Stroganoff Style

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
10 ounces mushrooms, fresh, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped

Mix all of above together.

1 pound hamburger, browned and drained

Add the chopped vegetables and the following to the hamburger

2 tsp dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cook , stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften and the mushroom release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in 2 cups water, 1-1/2 cups beef broth,  8 ounces pasta, whole-wheat elbow macaroni, and 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat the medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Whisk 2 tablespoons all purpose flour with 1/4 cup beef broth in a small bowl until smooth; stir in to the hamburger mixture,  Stir in 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream.  Simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.  Serve sprinkled with parsley or chives if desired.