2 tablespoons shortening
2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut in 1" cubes
10 1/2 ounces beef consomme
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 cups cooked rice, * see note

Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat on all sides. Stir in consomme, cranberry cocktail, soy sauce, garlic, and onion salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Blend cornstarch and water; stir gradually into meat mixture.

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Serve over rice or noodles.

*May substitute hot cooked noodles for the rice.

Serving Size: 6