Beef Tips With Noodles

Ingredients

• 3 C Water, boiling
• 2 Not-Beef bouillon cubes, see notes
• 1 lb Dried Egg Noodles, wide, see notes
• 1 Package Gardein Beef Tips
• 4 T Margarine or Butter, separated as 1T, 3T
• 1 C Onions, sliced into half-moons
• ¼ C Red Wine, any that is drinkable
• 3 T Flour
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
• Kosher Salt, to taste
• Sour Cream, optional

Instructions

1. 1 Stir The Bouillon Cubes Into The: Stir the bouillon cubes into the water; set aside.
2. 2 Prepare The Egg Noodles According To: Prepare the egg noodles according to package directions.
3. 3 Heat 1 T Butter In A: Heat 1 T butter in a sauce pan.
4. 4 Add The Beef Tips And Onions: Add the beef tips and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and the beef is beginning to brown.
5. 5 Remove The Mixture And Set Aside: Remove the mixture and set aside.
6. 6 Add 3T Butter To The Pan: Add 3T butter to the pan and scrape the bits off the bottom.
7. 7 When The Butter Is Melted And: When the butter is melted and starting to bubble, add the flour and whisk until it starts to smell nutty and is browning, about 2 minutes.
8. 8 Add The Bouillon And Wine, Whisking: Add the bouillon and wine, whisking until smooth. Simmer until it thickens and alcohol has cooked off. See notes.
9. 9 Add The Onion And Beef Mixture: Add the onion and beef mixture and stir until evenly coated.
10. 10 Serve By Plating A Mound Of: Serve by plating a mound of noodles on a plate, then top evenly with onions, beef and some of the gravy. Place sour cream in a bowl for those who like a dollop!