1 tablespoon oil
½ pound boneless beef sirloin, fat trimmed
½ cup carrot, coarsely shredded
⅓ cup celery, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
7 cups water
3 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup egg noodles, 1/4-inch wide, uncooked
⅓ cup green onions including tops, chopped
¼ cup dried parsley, chopped

Heat Oil in large saucepan, on medium-high heat. 

1. Add beef which has been cut into thin, bite-size pieces. 

2. Sauté until browned. 

3. Add carrot, celery, and garlic. 

4. Sauté until crisp-tender.

5. Stir in flour. 

6. Add water and next 5 ingredients. 

7. Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered.

8. Add uncooked noodles, green onions and parsley. 

9. Simmer. 

10. Follow package directions for cooking noodles.

11. Remove bay leaf before serving. 

An easy Make-Over:  Choose a lean cut of beef and remember to trim all visible fat.