Mom's Beef Stroganoff

My favorite meal while growing up. Then it became my kids favorite meal. Soooo easy and so scrumptiously comforting!!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 2  cups  sliced mushrooms
•  beef base, paste (to taste (I like it beefy)
• 3 (10 1/2ounce) cans  beef consomme
• 1⁄2 cup sherry wine
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2 -3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion.
2. Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add mushrooms, beef base,and consommé.
4. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
5. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Add sherry and simmer 5-10 more minutes.
6. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add a little bit at a time until desired thickness
7. (should be quite thick, the sour cream will thin it down).
8. When you achieve desired thickness, turn down the heat and add sour cream--do not let it boil.
9. Serve over rice or noodles, with corn and a tossed green salad.