2 lb. stew meat, cut into 1" cubes
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash cayenne red pepper
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. flour
8 oz. noodles, cooked

Brown beef with onion and garlic in shortening; drain off grease. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, dry mustard and cayenne pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Shake 1/4 cup water and flour together. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Serve over hot noodles.