8 oz. noodles, cooked and drained
3 tbsp. oil
1 lb. cubed beef
2 c. thinly sliced onion
1 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. paprika
1 (16 oz.) can tomato puree
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. butter (to toss with noodles)

Heat oil in deep saucepan. Add beef cubes and onions. Sprinkle with flour and cook until lightly browned. Stir in paprika and cook 3 minutes. Add tomato puree, water, salt, sugar, pepper, bay leaf and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve over buttered noodles.