Larson Family Ghoul-ash

A Halloween Tradition from the Centennial Cuts Ranch

When the October winds start howling across the plains of Fowler, Colorado, the Larson family heads inside, fires up the stovetop, and cooks up a warm, hearty pot of something spooky: Ghoul-ash.

It’s our Halloween spin on a timeless family favorite — made with Centennial Cuts 100% Colorado ground beef and just enough haunted charm to thrill the little monsters in your life.

Whether it’s before a big night of trick-or-treating or just a cozy fall dinner on the ranch, this Ghoul-ash feeds hungry cowboys (and cowkids) fast — ready in 30 minutes or less and made to serve a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound Centennial Cuts Ground Beef
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or substitute with dried)
• 4 large russet potatoes, steamed and cubed or mashed (or substitute with cooked pasta)
• Sour cream and sliced black olives, for garnish

Directions

1. Sauté the vegetables.
2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until it starts to soften. Stir in the green bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
3. Brown the beef.
4. Add the Centennial Cuts ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and brown until nearly cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Build the sauce.
6. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and frozen corn. Stir well. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once midway through. Add chopped basil during the final minute.
7. Serve hot.
8. Spoon the warm goulash over mashed potatoes, steamed potatoes, or cooked pasta.

Add Halloween flair (optional).

Fill a sandwich-size zip-top bag with sour cream. Push the sour cream into one corner, snip the tip of the bag, and pipe ghost shapes on top of each serving. Use sliced olives to create ghostly eyes.

Recipe Summary

Recipe: Larson Family Ghoul-ash

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Main Ingredient: Centennial Cuts Ground Beef

Best Served With: Mashed potatoes, steamed potatoes, or pasta

Optional Garnish: Sour cream ghosts with olive eyes

Feeding a full coven? This recipe doubles beautifully if you’re expecting extra goblins at the table.