An easy recipe for the classic beef dish in a mushroom and sour cream sauce thanks to a package of brown gravy mix.

Easy Beef Stroganoff

1 pound beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick
1 clove garlic, minced
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (1/2-inch)
1 (3/4-ounce) package brown gravy mix
4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (about 5-ounces), cooked
1/4 cup dairy sour cream

1. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Toss with garlic.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add gravy mix and 1 cup cold water; blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in beef; heat through. Serve over noodles. Pass sour cream.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.