Patty Dineen Reynolds

• 1/4 C shortening
• 2 lbs. beef round steak, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1 C sliced onion
• 1 small clove garlic
• 3/4 C catsup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2tsp salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 C water
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/4 C water
• 3 C cooked noodles

Melt shortening in large skillet. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until meat is brown. Stir in catsup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, cayenne pepper, and 1-1/2 cups water. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

Blend flour and 1/4 C water. Stir gradually into meat mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Serve over noodles.