Beef Stroganoff - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb. beef, cut in strips 2 inches long by 1/2-inch
2 onions, diced
4 oz. can mushrooms or 1/2 to 1 c. fresh mushrooms
2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream (reserve until time to serve)

Preparation

Sear meat.
Saute onions (and fresh mushrooms if you use them).
Add remaining ingredients and cook in crock-pot or on top of stove slowly for 2 to 4 hours.