Sherried Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean beef cubes
1 1/2 c. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. fresh mushrooms, halved
1 pkg. brown gravy mix

Preparation

Marinate beef with sherry, garlic powder and soy sauce several hours.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Brown meat in deep heavy skillet; add reserved liquid and simmer 2 hours, covered.
Add mushrooms, cooking 5 to 10 minutes, according to taste.
Mix in gravy mix to thicken and serve over rice or noodles.