1 lb. fresh string beans
2 medium-sized potatoes, diced
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. fat
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. cold water
1 pt. sour cream

String and cut up beans. Cook cut beans and diced potatoes in 5 cups of salted water for 15 minutes. In a frying pan brown flour in the fat; add black pepper and paprika. Add 1/4 cup cold water and stir until smooth. Add sour cream. Add this mixture to the cooked beans and potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.