Tender Beef over Noodles

Tender Beef over Noodles
Cyndy (MyPB&Jelly) ToH

1/2 to 3/4 pound beef stew meat
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked egg noodles
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions
In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a
1-1/2-qt. slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, ketchup, brown sugar,
Worcestershire sauce, paprika and mustard; pour over meat. Cover and
cook on low for 5 hours or until meat is tender.
Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat
mixture. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir
in parsley if desired. Serve with beef. Yield: 2 servings.