Braised Sirloin Tips Over Rice Or Pasta

• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 2 lb. beef sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes or stew meat
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef consomme
• 1/3 c. red Burgundy or 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 rice or cooked pasta

1. Melt shortening in skillet; brown meat on all sides.
2. Stir in consomme, wine, soy sauce, garlic and onion salt.
3. Heat to boiling.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
5. Add water if necessary while cooking.
6. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into meat mixture.
7. Stir constantly until thickened.
8. Pour over rice or pasta.
9. Makes 6 servings.

shortening, beef sirloin tips, condensed beef, red burgundy, soy sauce, clove garlic, onion salt, cornstarch, water, hot rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=671207 (may not work)