BEEF BOURBONAISE 
1/4 c. bacon drippings
1/2 lb. mushrooms, fresh sliced
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 can beef consomme
1/2 c. bourbon
1/2 c. wine vinegar
16 sm. whole onions
1 lb. lean round steak, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme, crumbled
1 pkg. egg noodles, cooked and buttered

Brown onions and mushrooms in bacon drippings. Remove and reserve. Add steak and brown on all side.s Sprinkle flour, salt, pepper and thyme over meat. Stir until blended.

Combine 1 cup broth, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/4 cup bourbon and pour on steak. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, adding remaining broth, vinegar and bourbon so that steak is barely covered. Add water as needed. Add onions to steak and cook 30 minutes. Add mushrooms. Serve with buttered noodles, rolls, and tossed salad.

 

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