Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Rendering the bacon to capture its fat
• • Searing the ground beef without moving it for the first few minutes
• • Caramelizing the onions for deep flavor
• • Cooking the tomato paste to a rust color
• • Coating the pasta with oil to prevent mushiness

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil and rendered fat carefully to avoid burns.
• • Ensure ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safety.
• • Use oven mitts when handling the hot pot.
• • Avoid cross‑contamination by washing hands and utensils after handling raw meat.