2 lbs. beef for stew
1 tbsp. oil
1 env. brown gravy mix
1 tbsp. minced onions
2 tbsp. white vinegar
2 c. water
1 pkg. egg noodles
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf

Cut meat into 1 inch squares. In a large skillet, brown meat on all sides in oil. Remove meat from skillet; add gravy mix and water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients (except noodles). Return meat to skillet, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot noodles. (Serves 4-6.)