Beef Paprika (really good!)

1/4 cup shortening
2 pounds beef -- cubed
1 cup onion -- sliced
1 clove garlic -- minced
3/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup water
Brown meat in shortening, with onion and garlic. Combine remaining ingredients (minus
flour & water). Simmer 2 1/2 hours. Dissolve flour in water and add to thicken. Serve
over noodles.