Hungarian goulash

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBeef stew meat, cut into
1\" cubes
1mediumOnion,sliced
1smallClove garlic,chopped fine
¼cupShortening
cupWater
¾cupKetchup
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonPacked brown sugar
2teaspoonsSalt
2teaspoonsPaprika
¼teaspoonDry mustard
¼cupCold water
2tablespoonsFlour

Directions

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.