Easy Beef Stroganoff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. beef stew meat
1/2 stick butter
2 to 3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 white onion, diced
2 1/2 cans sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 to 3 c. cold water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown meat in skillet with butter.
Season.
When meat is brown; add flour and stir.
Mix in onion.
Add canned mushrooms with liquid and water.
Stir.
Bring to boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Check every so often to see when meat is ready.
Keep stirring lightly so it will not burn.
If liquid evaporates, add a little hot water.
Sour cream may be added lastly, if desired.