Portion Size: 1 cup (1/2 cup pasta ½ cup meat mixture)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 Pounds beef stew meat	Trim all visible fat. Cut into ½ inch pieces.
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped	Wash, peel and dice.
1 cup green bell pepper	Wash, trim and slice.
1 cut tomato sauce
1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb. pasta	Tip: use whole grain pasta

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Heat 1 tablespoon oil. Brown meat on all sides in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2	Add onions and sauté until transparent.
3	Add tomato sauce, broth, green pepper, salt, flour and paprika.
4	Cover the pot and simmer the meat for 1 1/2 hours.  In a small sauce pan, melt remaining olive oil and stir in flour.    Slowly add flour mixture to sauce. Cook until thickened.	Temperature check. Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds
5	Prepare pasta according to directions on package.
6	Serve pasta topped with meat mixture. Serve hot.