Western Casserole
["3/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. salt", "4 lb. stew beef", "1/2 c. oil", "2 garlic cloves, minced", "1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste", "1 1/4 c. dry red wine", "1 tsp. thyme", "2 bay leaves", "2 (4 oz.) cans mushrooms", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. egg noodles", "3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese", "3 c. water"]
["Combine flour and salt.", "Cut beef into small pieces.", "Dredge beef with flour mixture; brown in oil over medium heat.", "Add garlic, tomato paste, wine, water, thyme and bay leaves.", "Cover; simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes.", "Remove bay leaves.", "Stir in mushrooms.", "Cook noodles.", "Combine noodles and beef; pour into dish.", "Cover with foil; bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.", "Uncover; top with cheese.", "Bake 15 minutes longer."]
["flour", "salt", "stew beef", "oil", "garlic", "tomato paste", "red wine", "thyme", "bay leaves", "mushrooms", "egg noodles", "Cheddar cheese", "water"]