Beef Stroganoff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 lb. beef (sirloin)
flour, salt and pepper
2 (4 oz.) cans mushrooms
2 Tbsp. ketchup
2 cans consomme
8 oz. sour cream

Preparation

Saute chopped garlic and onion in shortening; remove.
Salt, pepper and flour the meat; pound.
Slice into 1 to 2-inch strips and brown.
Return onion and garlic to pan.
Add undrained mushrooms, ketchup and consomme.
Simmer for at least 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
Add sour cream.
If desired, thicken with flour and water.
Serve over noodles.
Serves 4 generously.