Hamburger Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 clove garlic, diced

• 2 ¼ Tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 ¼ teaspoon paprika

• 1 ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 ½ teaspoon vinegar

• 2 cups ketchup

• Beef or chicken base

• 1 cup flour

• Noodle of choice

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large stock pot cook 10 ounces of pasta according to package directions

2. Brown the ground beef in a large Dutch oven or pot, with the aromatics, and salt and pepper-do not drain the fat

3. In a separate bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, dry mustard, cayenne, Worcestershire, vinegar, and ketchup and mix well

4. When the beef is fully cooked, add the flour to the meat a stir well to make a roux

5. Add the sauce and two cups of water and mix well

6. Add the beef base and continue to stir, Season with salt and pepper if needed

7. Bring to a small boil, then turn to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from scalding the bottom

8. Add the cooked pasta to the mix or plate the pasta and cover with the sauce.