QUICK AND EASY GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF

1 lb lean ground beef

1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (4-oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup hot water
2 tbsp catsup
1 tsp prepared mustard
4 cup hot cooked noodles or brown rice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sour cream

In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the onion, mushrooms, and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain well.

Stir the following ingredients into the drained beef mixture; bouillon, salt, hot water, catsup, and mustard.  Place lid on skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.

Combine the flour and cold water blending until smooth.  Gradually stir the flour mixture into the meat mixture.  Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.  Reduce the heat and stir in sour cream.  Cook mixture just until heated through.

To serve, place hot noodles or rice on serving platter and top with the meat mixture.

Yield: 4 servings