Braised Sirloin Tips

Braised sirloin tips

Ingredients

2 tablespoons shortening

2 lbs. beef tips cut into 1 inch cubes

1 10-1/2 oz. can beef consomme

1/2 cup burgundy (or cranberry juice)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 clove garlic, chopped finely

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

4 cups cooked rice

Preparation

Melt shortening and brown meat in a large skillet. Stir in consomme, wine, soy sauce, garlic, and onion salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Blend cornstarch and waterand stir into meat mixture gradually. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Continue cooking for about 1 minute. Serve over rice.