Sauerbraten And Noodles Or Mashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean chuck (steak or roast)
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. instant minced onions
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
small can mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat in oil.
Remove meat from skillet.
Add gravy mix and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Add meat and pour into a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove leaf and serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.