Skillet Beef Paprikash Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine (optional)
• 1 lb lean grnd beef
• 1 c. fresh or possibly frzn minced onion
• 1 lrg bell pepper, julienned (red, green, yellow mixed, fresh or possibly frzn)
• 1 lrg garlic clove, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp dry marjoram, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp dry thyme, crumbled
• 1 x 14 1/(2-oz) can chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 x 10 1/(2-oz) can beef consomme (not beef broth)
• 1/2 lb medium egg noodles
• 1 x (9-ounce) package frzn cut asparagus (don't thaw but separate into individual pcs)
• 4 ounce light cream cheese, cut into small pcs

Directions