Not Quite Hungarian Goulash

1 lb very lean ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1 med onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red pepper, chopped
2 cups broth (any kind)
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp Hungarian paprika
8 oz med size pasta
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, very finely minced (just 2 out of a can, not 2 cans)
1 13 oz can diced tomatoes
1 can beer (12 oz)
salt and pepper to taste

Put on the pasta water to boil. Add pasta as soon as it is ready with a tsp of salt.
Brown beef in large skillet with olive oil.
Add chopped onion and peppers and garlic. Saute til soft. Add a little water if needed to keep from sticking.
Add paprika, salt and pepper.
Add tomatoes and bring to simmer.
Stir or whisk flour into broth and add that. Bring to simmer again and cook til it begins to thicken.
Add beer and simmer a few minutes.
Drain pasta and add to pan. Stir to mix.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARONCN.