Mom's Real Deal Hungarian Goulash

2 pound round or boneless sirloin steaks, cut in 1/2″, cubes
1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 c. hungarian paprika (yes use this much!)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 can (14 1/2 oz) pureed tomatoes
1/2 c water
Put steak cubes, onion and garlic in crockpot. Stir in flour and mix to coat steak cubes.
Add all remaining ingredients. Stir well.
Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or high 4-4 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add 1 cup sour cream 30 minutes before serving (lower heat if on high) and stir in thoroughly .
Serve over hot buttered noodles.

Mom loves all things Hungarian. She says that authentic hungarian food uses lots and lots of paprika.