Ingredients

1. 2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2. 1 medium onion, chopped
3. 2 cups water
4. 3/4 cup ketchup
5. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6. 2 teaspoons paprika
7. 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
8. 1 teaspoon salt
9. 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
10. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12. 1/4 cup cold water
13. Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, sugar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over noodles or potatoes; or cool and freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Yield: 6 cups.