Easy Beef Stroganoff

• From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 4 tsp vegetable oil

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced (1/2-inch)

• 1 package (3/4 ounce) brown gravy mix

• 4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (about 5 ounces), cooked

• 1/4 cup dairy sour cream

This very basic beef stroganoff recipe can be delivered to the table in under 20 minutes.

Directions

• Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Toss with garlic.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add gravy mix and 1 cup cold water; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in beef; heat through. Serve over noodles. Pass sour cream.