3 lbs. stew beef, 1 inch cubes
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. catsup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash red pepper
1/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. flour

Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in oil until beef is brown. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard and red pepper. Heat to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Shake 1/4 cup cold water and the flour in jar. Stir gradually into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for one minute. Serve over hot noodles.