2 lb. beef chuck or round steak, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 tbsp. browning sauce
1/4 c. dry cream of rice cereal
4 carrots, cut into 1 1/2" chunks
2 c. thinly sliced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2-1 tsp. crushed thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 c. dry wine or beef broth
1 jar mushrooms
1 pkg. cooked noodles

In Dutch oven or 3 quart casserole, toss meat with browning sauce. Mix in cereal, add all remaining ingredients, except noodles. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours. Until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve over cooked noodles. 8 servings.