2 lbs. ground beef or beef cubes
2 med. onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sm. can mushrooms, drained
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. consomme or 2 beef bouillon cubes mixed with 2 c. water
3 tbsp. tomato paste (or 1 sm. can)
1 1/2 c. sour cream mixed with 4 tbsp. flour

Brown beef in large skillet; add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Saute until onion is golden brown. Put meat in crockpot with all remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on low (2 1/2) for 6 to 8 hours. Serve over buttered egg noodles or rice. Serves 6.