2 tbsp. shortening
2 lbs. beef sirloin tip or beef loin boneless top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef consomme
1/3 c. cranberry cocktail
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. onion salt
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
4 c. hot cooked rice

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 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 1 minute. Serve over rice. Yield: 6 servings.