1/4 c. shortening
2 lbs. beef chuck or round, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 c. sliced onion
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash of cayenne red pepper
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. water
3 c. hot cooked noodles

Melt shortening in large skillet. Add meat, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is brown and onion is tender. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, cayenne, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover; simmer 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Blend flour and 1/4 cup water; stir gradually into meat mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over noodles. Serves 6-8.