2 lbs. beef stew meat
1 lg. onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 c. catsup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. water

Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in a little butter, shortening or no-stick spray until beef is brown. Drain. Stir together water, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika and mustard. Pour over meat. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

Mix flour with small amount of cold water and stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Serve over hot noodles. Serves 6-8.