Savory Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Cut beef into thin 2-inch-long strips.
2. 2
   Sprinkle beef with pepper and set aside in a cool place.
3. 3
   In a heavy skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until golden, about 10-15 minutes, and then remove from skillet.
4. 4
   Put meat in same skillet; cook and stir meat quickly on all sides until it's browned but still pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove meat and set aside.
6. 6
   Mix flour into drippings in the skillet, slowly adding water and beef bouillon; bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Stir constantly until it's smooth and has thickened a little.
8. 8
   Mix in tomato paste, dry mustard, oregano, dill week, and Worcestershire sauce.
9. 9
   Stir meat, mushrooms, and onions into sauce.
10. 10
    Cool meat mixture and freeze in 8-cup container.
11. 11
    To prepare for serving, thaw beef.
12. 12
    Prepare noodles according to package directions.
13. 13
    Heat beef in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it's heated through and bubbly.
14. 14
    Serve meat over noodles.
15. 15
    Suggested sides: Baked cauliflower (I'll make roasted cauliflower!)
16. 16
    and gingerbread.