1/2 med. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
3 tbsp. sherry wine; optional
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef consomme
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms, stems, pieces, and juice
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Couple dashes of garlic salt
4 oz. pkg. med. noodles
1 c. sour cream
Chopped parsley for topping

Saute onion in butter. Add meat and brown. Stir in sherry, consomme, mushrooms, and juice, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir in uncooked noodles, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream.

Serve 4-6 hearty eaters. RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED, TRIPLED, OR QUADRUPLED. Also can be prepared in advance, stored in Pyrex casserole dish and reheated at 325 degrees until hot. Will freeze beautifully.