Savory Beef Paprika

• 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

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.

beef stew meat, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, water, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, worcestershire sauce, salt, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, flour, noodles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-beef-paprika-139687 (may not work)