Yield: 8 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Beef stew meat, cut into |
| \N \N | 1\" cubes |
| 1 medium | Onion,sliced |
| 1 small | Clove garlic,chopped fine |
| ¼ cup | Shortening |
| 1½ cup | Water |
| ¾ cup | Ketchup |
| 2 tablespoons | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | Packed brown sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | Salt |
| 2 teaspoons | Paprika |
| ¼ teaspoon | Dry mustard |
| ¼ cup | Cold water |
| 2 tablespoons | Flour |
Cook and stir beef,onion,and garlic in shortening until beef is brown;drain.Stir in 1½ cups water,ketchup,Worcestershire, brown sugar,salt,paprika and mustard.Heat to boiling;reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 to 2 ½ hours until beef is tender.
Shake ¼ cup water and flour;stir gradually into beef mixture Heat to boiling,stirring constantly.Boil and stir one minute until thickened.