Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Bacon Fat
• 1 Yellow Onion, Fresh, Diced Medium
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced Medium
• 2 tbsp Garlic Paste, Fresh
• 2 lbs Ground Beef, Fresh, 80/20
• 2 can Tomato Sauce, 15oz
• 2 can Petit Diced Tomatoes, 15oz
• 4 cup Beef Stock
• 4 tbsp Paprika, Smoked, Sweet
• 4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp Salt, Kosher, Adjust if needed
• 2 tbsp Pepper, Black, Ground, Fresh, Adjust if needed
• 3 cups Pasta, Elbow, Mezze Rigatoni or Trotolle, Uncooked

Directions

1. Wash all tools prior to use
2. Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
3. Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using ovens, grills and any cooking tools
4. Prep all ingredients as shown and have set aside in prep containers
5. Heat large frying pan to medium heat 
6. Add bacon fat and heat for 30 seconds
7. Add onions and peppers and saute for 3 minutes
8. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute
9. Add ground beef and cook until 3/4 cooked
10. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stock, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings
11. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer (about 6-8 minutes)
12. Adjust seasoning if needed
13. Add pasta and stir in to combine
14. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is cooked to your desired doneness
15. Scoop into bowls and serve with sliced bread