2 lbs. beef for stew
1/3 c. fat
1 c. chopped onion
1-2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Hungarian paprika
1 tbsp. flour
20 oz. can tomatoes
1/4 c. parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. to 1 tbsp. thyme
8 oz. tomato sauce or puree

Brown meat in hot fat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are golden but not brown. Remove from heat and stir in flour, salt and paprika. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer about 1 hour until done. Serve with noodles. This is a stew that can be made mild or spicy.