1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
dash cayenne pepper
hot cooked noodles
Preparation:
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a food storage bag. Add meat cubes and shake to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven. Brown half of the meat quickly on all sides. Remove and brown the other half in remaining butter and olive oil. Add chopped onions; sauté, stirring, until onions are tender and just lightly browned. Add tomato sauce, water, paprika, and cayenne; bring to a boil. Return meat to pan, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until meat is tender.