Braised Sirloin Tips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10.5 oz.) can consomme or beef broth
2/3 c. cranberry cocktail sauce
1 clove garlic, minced (if desired)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
4 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Brown meat on all sides in a large heavy skillet.
Add consomme or beef broth, soy sauce and garlic.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender. Blend cornstarch and water; stir gradually into the stew.
Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens and boils. Cook 1 minute more. Serve over rice.
Yields 8 servings.