Steak 'n' Noodles

This dish - basically beef in a savory gravy, served over egg noodles - is my favourite dish from childhood. I now make it for my husband, and he loves it too!

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  sirloin steaks
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1 (21 g) envelope  brown gravy mix
• 2  cups water
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion flakes
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  bay leaf
• 1 (375 g) package  broad egg noodles, cooked

Directions

1. Cut meat into 1-inch squares.
2. Brown meat in hot shortening in a large saucepan or deep skillet.
3. Transfer meat to a casserole or small roasting pan.
4. To the pan, add water and gravy mix.
5. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in onion, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and bay leaf.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Pour sauce over meat in casserole, and cover.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours.
10. Serve over hot cooked noodles.