Hearty Hungarian Goulash
["1 1/2 lb. beef cubes", "1 envelope Lipton onion-mushroom or onion Recipe soup mix", "1 1/2 Tbsp. paprika (optional)", "1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes", "2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "salt and black pepper to taste", "1 c. water"]
["In Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil and brown beef. Drain oil.", "Add Lipton soup mix and paprika, blended with tomatoes.", "Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours, or until beef is tender.", "Stir in flour blended with water (I make paste out of cornstarch instead of flour).", "Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes."]
["beef cubes", "onion-mushroom", "paprika", "tomatoes", "flour", "salt", "water"]