Of course! Here is the recipe for the “Vegetable Snake Noodles with Minced Meat” (Grandma’s Style) translated into English.
This is a hearty and comforting One-Pot Noodle Goulash or Minced Meat Noodle Pot that uses long, “snake-like” noodles and is famous for its rich, simple flavor and creamy texture.
🍝 Grandma’s Hearty Minced Meat and Vegetable Noodle Pot
This one-pot dish requires minimal effort and delivers maximum comfort food flavor, reminiscent of traditional German or Central European cuisine.
📋 Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Notes |
| 500 g (1.1 lbs) | Minced Meat (Ground Meat) | Mixed beef and pork, or all beef. |
| 200 g (7 oz) | Noodles | Long pasta like tagliatelle, broken spaghetti, or elbow macaroni. |
| 1 stalk | Leek (or 1 large Onion) | Sliced into rings or finely diced. |
| 2 medium | Carrots | Peeled and cut into small discs or matchsticks. |
| 1 medium | Onion | Finely diced. |
| 3 cloves | Garlic | Finely chopped. |
| 500 ml (2 cups) | Vegetable Broth | |
| 400 g (14 oz) | Passata (Sieved Tomatoes) | Or chopped/diced tomatoes. |
| 2 Tbsp | Tomato Paste | For color and rich flavor. |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | Processed Cheese Spread (Schmelzkäse) or Crème Fraîche/Sour Cream | Essential for creaminess. |
| Spices | Salt, Pepper, Paprika Powder (Sweet) | |
| To Serve | Fresh Parsley | Chopped. |
🔪 Instructions (One-Pot Method)
1. Brown the Meat (5 Minutes)
- Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet.
- Brown the minced meat until crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika powder.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and let it roast for one minute to deepen the color and flavor.
2. Add Vegetables (5 Minutes)
- Add the prepared leek and carrots to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften slightly.
3. Cook the Noodles (15 Minutes)
- Deglaze the pot with the vegetable broth and passata. Bring everything to a boil.
- Add the uncooked noodles to the pot (break long noodles, like spaghetti, in half before adding) and stir them in.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom. The noodles are done when most of the liquid is absorbed and they are fully cooked.
4. Add Creaminess (3 Minutes)
- Stir in the processed cheese spread or Crème Fraîche/Sour Cream until it is completely melted and the pot is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and paprika if needed.
Serve the pot generously sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.
This dish is incredibly satisfying! Would you like a suggestion for a quick, fresh salad to serve alongside this hearty meal?