Savory Beef Paprika

This tender beef is wonderful served over hot cooked noodles.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups water, divided
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 2  tablespoons flour
•  hot  cooked noodles

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil on all sides.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
3. Add 1 cup of water, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and cayenne; mix well.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is tender.
5. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew.
6. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
7. Serve over noodles.