Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. beef for stew, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 1/2 c. beef bouillon
  • 2 Tbsp. catsup
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped or 1/8 tsp. instant minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. dairy sour cream
  • 3 or 4 c. hot, cooked noodles
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp. poppy seed

Method

  • Cook and stir beef in 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter in 10-inch skillet over low heat until brown.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup of the bouillon. Stir remaining bouillon, the catsup, garlic and salt into skillet.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer until beef is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in mushrooms and onion.
  • Cover and simmer until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.