Braised Sirloin Tips

I clipped this from the paper and tweeked it to suit my family's tastes. My DH is a real meat lover and this is a favorite of his.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  beef sirloin tip, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  beef consomme
• 1⁄3 cup  red Burgundy wine or 1⁄3 cup cranberry juice cocktail
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Be sure all visible fat is trimmed off the meat.
2. Brown on all sides in a large heavy skillet.
3. Add consomme, wine (or cranberry cocktail), soy sauce, garlic and onion powder.
4. Heat to boiling.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
6. Blend cornstarch and water and stir gradually into the stew.
7. Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens and boils.
8. Cook 1 minute more.
9. Serve over rice.