Hamburg Creole

Directions

1. 1
   Brown and drain ground beef, onion and garlic.
2. 2
   Add liquid from canned tomatoes [reserve tomatoes].
3. 3
   Add green pepper, celery, paprika, salt and cayenne.
4. 4
   Heat to boil, then cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Blend flour with 1/4 cup cold water. Add to meat mixture gradually. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
6. 6
   Add reserved tomatoes and heat through.
7. 7
   Serve over pasta, rice or potatoes.
8. 8
   Note -- this reheats well. It thickens with standing.