Yummy yummy in my tummy

As much as I despise the cold weather and the change in seasons....I can't say the same for the meals that come along with it! This has got to be one of my favorite meals EVER! I got the recipe from my best friend Angie, so I can't take credit for it =( But I would love to share it with you, it's too delicious NOT to pass along!

Beef Stroganoff (which I refer to as "Stronnie")

*I tweak this everytime, mostly because I am the pickiest person on the planet! You don't have to, it's good either way

Ingredients:

1 1/2lbs top sirloin (I always use the pre-packaged stew meat)

1 yellow onion, chopped or pureed (medium size, baseball?, also I pureed my onion, I don't like big oniony chunks)

1 clove garlic, minced (I use 4 and puree it along with my onion)

1/2lb mushrooms (I don't use these)

1 1/4 t salt

1 1/2 t pepper

1 t paprika (it turns out pretty spicy, equivalent to 4 stars)

2 can consomme'

26 oz beef broth

Cube meat

Put oil in pot and heat on high

Brown meat and remove grease

Remove meat

Add onions and garlic, saute'

When brown add mushrooms, seasons and broth

Cook until tender

Add meat and bring to a boil

Cover and simmer 3 hours

Make gravy (see below), add slowly while stirring, and cook 10 minutes

Add 2T sour cream just before serving

Serve over egg noodles (I use whole wheat, can't notice the difference)

Gravy:

1/2 C flour

2 1/2 T Bisto (this is a brown gravy type thing, found near pancake mix)

Salt, several dashes

Pepper, several dashes

Garlic powder, 1 dash

Onion powder, 1 dash
1 C water.

Mix together and slowly add gravy to the stroganoff while constantly stirring, until you reach desired thickness! Enjoy!

*I use a crock pot for this entire meal, minus browning the meat.