Beef Paprika

This is a recipe my Aunt always makes. It has some weird ingredients, but tastes great. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions
  • Melt shortening in large skillet over medium high heat. Add meat, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned.
  • Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard and 1 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Blend flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir into meat. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Serve hot.