Hungarian Goulash
2 pounds beef for stew, cut into l-inch cubes
1 medium onion,sliced..1 small clove garlic or 1/8 teaspoon instant garlic
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
dash of cayenne red pepper
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons flour
Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in shortening until beef is brown; drain. Stir in 1-1/2 cups water,the catsup,Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar,salt, paprika,mustard and red pepper. Heat to boiling;reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
Shake 1/4 cup cold water and the flour in tightly covered container; stir gradually into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir l minute. Serve over hot Noodles. 6 to 8 Servings.
Might this be like your goulash?