1 lb. sirloin or round steak (1/4 inch thick)
1 clove garlic, peeled and cut
3 tbsp. flour
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. finely cut onion
1/2 c. water
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms or 1 can
1 1/4 c. consomme
1 c. heavy cream

Rub both sides of meat with garlic, then cut into strips 1 1/2 x 1 inches. Mix flour, salt and pepper.

Add meat strips and toss lightly until strips are coated with mixture. Keep remaining mixture. Heat shortening in a large fryer. Add meat and brown well; add onions and continue cooking until onions are transparent.

Add remaining flour mixture, consomme, water and mushrooms. Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and continue cooking until mixture is slightly thickened. Add cream and blend. Serve with boiled broad noodles or mashed potatoes. Makes 4-5 servings.