Hungarian Goulash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sliced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 c. catsup
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
dash of red pepper
1 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. cold water
8 oz. noodles, cooked and drained

Preparation

Cut beef into 1-inch chunks.
Brown beef in hot shortening. Add onion and garlic and stir until onion is tender.
Mix catsup and other seasonings.
Add to skillet and stir to mix.
Add 1 1/2 cups of water.
Cover and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Blend flour and 1/4 cup cold water; stir into meat mixture.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 minute.
Pour over cooked noodles. Garnish with parsley, if desired.