Step 1

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes. In a 3- to 4-qt. pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat; cook and stir about 6 minutes or until browned. Add carrots, onion, and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes more or until onion softens.

Step 2

Stir in the the next four ingredients (through cocoa powder). Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the uncooked noodles, cabbage, and paprika. Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes more or until noodles are tender but still firm, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Top servings with sour cream and, if desired, parsley and additional paprika.