Oven Beef Stroganoff

This is a nice version of stroganoff which cooks in the oven. It's nice for company, because you can do most of the work ahead.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  round steaks, 1/2-inch strips
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 2  cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  beef consomme, condensed
• 1  bay leaf, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon msg (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat quickly in oil, then transfer to 3-quart casserole. Add salt, pepper, and wine.
2. In the drippings, saute onions until golden brown. Add mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes. Mix tomato paste, flour, consomme. Add to mixture. Add bay leaf, garlic and MSG. Mix well. Pour over meat.
3. Cover and bake at 350ºF for 1 hour. Remove casserole from oven. Slowly stir in sour cream. Serve over noodles.